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If I don use their source, can I make my own MP3 decoder without paying FhG?

April 26, 2017decoder FhG mp3 paying source

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If I don use their source, can I make my own MP3 decoder without paying FhG?

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Legally, FhG may or may not have rights regarding patented technology that is necessary to make an MP3 decoder. If they do, it is within their right to enforce it and prevent you from making any MP3 decoder, whether or not you had help from them to do it.