Frequently Asked Questions

1    Who must sign an MHP License?
A license for MHP essential patents needs to be obtained by the following categories of entities: * Manufacturers of consumer devices which allow reception of MHP compliant services or programming * Entities providing television services which include MHP services or MHP programming against subscription Entities involved in the development of tools and equipment which allow production of MHP content do not need to take a license.
2    What products are covered by the license?
Licensee's products that enable reception or operation of MHP compliant applications for use by individuals fall within the scope of the license. Licensee's products that are not end-user products are not within the scope of the license and would require that the party incorporating such a component or implementation into its end-user products obtain its own license.
3    As a provider of subscription-based television services do I have to pay a license fee if I am just redistributing MHP content that is       otherwise available free-to-air?
Providers of television services against payment of a subscription do not need to pay license fees if the only MHP content provided on channels available in their offer is MHP content that is otherwise available on free-to-air basis.
4    How can I review the list of licensed patents?
The list of licensed MHP essential patents is included in the sample Patent License Agreement available from Via Licensing.
5    What is the cost of an MHP Patent License?
Fees for the MHP patent license are presented on the Via Licensing website here.
6    What is the term of the MHP License?
The term of the license is five years.
7    How can I obtain a sample license for review?
A sample of the MHP patent license agreement can be provided in electronic form via email. You can request a sample license by completing the sample request form on the Via Licensing website.
8    What do I need to do in order to execute the agreement and obtain a license?
After your review of the sample agreement, Via Licensing staff is available to answer any question that you may have. When you are ready to execute the agreement, Via will prepare two executable versions of the MHP Patent License Agreement with your company information added to the cover page and signature page. These executable agreements will be provided in PDF format by email for execution. When both copies are signed and returned to Via, they will be countersigned by Via Licensing and one copy returned to the licensee while the second copy is retained for Via's records. The initial fee is due within four weeks of the final execution, and as long as the licensee complies with the conditions of the license, the license remains in effect for a five-year term.