Implementing MHP in a set-top box, IDTV or other receiver involves a number
of steps, both the ensure that the implementation is technically
correct and will operate in the markets at which it is targeted,
but also to obtain the right to use the MHP logo on pieces
of consumer equipment.
The MHP standards are largely based in Java™. special
arrangements with Sun Microsystems,
the main technology provider of Java.
Implementation and
Conformance Arrangements
The definitive guide to the legal and conformance arrangements
surrounding the MHP specification, including the procedure
for obtaining the right to use the MHP logo, is DVB BlueBook
A066r1.
DVB MHP Javatest License Agreement, for obtaining a test
harness for conformance testing
DVB MHP Code License and Non-Disclosure Agreement, for
obtaining the source code of the byte code verifier and
the class file parser
DVB MHP Patent License Agreement, for the grant of Sun's
IPRs essential to the MHP specification on a royalty-free
basis (while the licensee agrees not to ask for payment
for its own essential IPRs)
DVB MHP $1 Patent License Agreement, for the royalty-based
grant of Sun's IPRs (while the licensee retains the right
to charge for its own IPRs)
MHP Mark License Agreement, for the use of the MHP logo
MHP Experts Group Confidentiality Agreement and Rules
and Procedures
Under the IPR policy of the DVB, members
agree to license IPR essential to DVB specifications on terms
fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory, (except for those
IPRs for which it gives notice that it has no right to license).
The DVB also fosters the formation of voluntary joint licensing
regimes. It is, however, for the rights holders, and not for
DVB, to specify the royalty rate and other terms of these
pools. More information on the DVB's
IPR policy is available on the DVB website. Note that
the IPR policy of other standards bodies, for example ETSI,
may also apply to a DVB specification.
In the context of MHP, our IPR policy
has:
confirmed the availability of essential
IPRs when no DVB member responded that its essential IPRs
were NOT available on terms fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory;
overseen the completion of arrangements
for conformance testing and licensing of Sun's essential
IPR;
fostered the formation of a common
licensing administration covering the other IPRs essential
to MHP by naming a patent coordinator to review declarations
of essentiality submitted by rights holders; and
convoked an initial meeting of successful
declarants so that these rights holders could decide the
next steps of the pooling effort.
This step concludes the DVB's involvement
in the process.
Via Licensing Corporation makes available
a worldwide joint license agreement for patents deemed essential
to implementing MHP 1.0. Device manufacturers are required
to pay a per-device fee. More information can be obtained
directly from Via
Licensing.
Only products that have passed the MHP
Test Suite and fulfilled the requirements of the associated
licensing arrangements may use the MHP logo. Just like
DVB, MHP is a registered trademark of the DVB Project and
is managed by the DVB Project Office. Use of the MHP trademark,
both the name mark and the logo mark, are subject to a number
of rules and require the approval of the DVB Project Office.
Use of the MHP logo in relation
to a product is restricted to those products which
have successfully completed the MHP Test Suite and have fulfilled
all stipulations of the MHP Mark License Agreement.
For all other use of our trademarks, we
request you to contact Ms. Eva Markvoort at the DVB Project
Office (markvoort@dvb.org).
Trademark Acknowledgement
When DVB and MHP trademarks are used in
advertising and other promotional material, their ownership
must be acknowledged. Please include the appropriate acknowledgement
listed below.
DVB and MHP are registered trademarks
of the DVB Project
DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
MHP is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
