Per the W3C Patent Policy:
In the event a patent has been disclosed that may be essential, but is not available under W3C RF licensing requirements, a Patent Advisory Group (PAG) will be launched to resolve the conflict.
On 18 September 2025, W3C launched this PAG in response to disclosures and exclusions by Apple, Inc., in accordance with W3C procedures for launching and operating a PAG.
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| Disclosures | Licensing |
|---|---|
| Issued patent '7,706,637' (US) held by Apple Inc. disclosed on 2025-05-01 |
Claims excluded from Royalty-Free commitment:
"Claims 1-8 are excluded, as well as any claims in continuations, divisionals, or other derivatives of the excluded patents that are Necessary Claims. No claims are being licensed." |
| Issued patent '8,095,716' (US) held by Apple Inc. disclosed on 2025-05-01 |
Claims excluded from Royalty-Free commitment:
"Claims 19-22, 25, 26 are excluded, as well as any claims in continuations, divisionals, or other derivatives of the excluded patents that are Necessary Claims. No claims are being licensed." |
| Issued patent '8,370,555' (US) held by Apple Inc. disclosed on 2025-05-01 |
Claims excluded from Royalty-Free commitment:
"Claims 10, 11, 19, 20, 23, 25 are excluded, as well as any claims in continuations, divisionals, or other derivatives of the excluded patents that are Necessary Claims. No claims are being licensed." |