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Restricted formats. Legal issues

Asked by MAXSCORPION

I've read on ubuntu website about restricted formats and plugins for them. There is the following notice:
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Legal Notice Patent and copyright laws operate differently depending on which country you are in. Please obtain legal advice if you are unsure whether a particular patent or restriction applies to a media format you wish to use in your country.
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I wonder if there is any list of countries where these plugins are legal or illegal. I know that they are illegal in the USA but legal in France. Are they legal in Russia or Ukraine?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

tbh i dont think anyone really cares, Canonical re just covering their ass as there are laws about stuff (as you have seen) so it's not included in the default install.

I am not aware of a country list though

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Richard de Vries (richarddevries) said : 		#2

I agree with actionparsnip. Furthermore, there are too many things to consider to accurately keep such a list. Lots of different codecs, different countries and a lot of patent and copyright claims, sometimes even on parts of a codec. In reality, these patent issues mostly concern commercial entities who have encoding / decoding as a core feature of their products. Apple, for example, pays Fraunhofer for its mp3 implementation so iPods can play mp3's.

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Clinton Dooley (clintondooley) said (last edit ): 		#3

certainly , Restricted formats in a legal context could involve limitations on specific file types, documents, or information due to issues like confidentiality, intellectual property rights, privacy regulations, contractual agreements, or government regulations. Legal advice is recommended to understand and navigate specific restrictions in a given context.
https://thecourtdirect.com/

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usmanmushtaq (usmanmushtaq) said : 		#4

Hello,

"Restricted formats may pose legal issues, requiring compliance with copyright and licensing regulations. Understanding and adhering to these restrictions is crucial to avoid potential legal consequences."

Visit this site https://orgia.fr/legal

Thanks

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