Nokia accuses Google of 'forcing' VP8 video codec on the world, uses patent system to r... - 0 views
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strick0502 on 25 Mar 13This article describes some issues surrounding Google's new VP8 video standard. Nokia,, which patented the H.264, is trying to prevent VP8 from being used, because it says that it infringes on 'its own intellectual property'. Nokia also said that they are not ready to license any patent that would allow VP8 to flourish. Google wants to make VP8 a free alternative to Nokia's H.264. Google may replace Adobe Flash Player and H.264 on Youtube with VP8. This VP8 technology is very similiar to H.264 in terms of video quality, but it is said to have 'a technology advantage', while the H.264 only has an 'implementation' advantage.