Licensing Fee Structures

If you're streaming H.264 video and haven't looked at your licensing situation lately, now is the time. Via Licensing Alliance quietly restructured its AVC streaming royalty fees at the end of 2025. The old model had a single annual cap of $100,000 for large SVOD services. The new model is tiered: Tier 1 OTT platforms (100M+ subscribers) now face a $4,500,000 annual list fee. Tier 2 and Tier 3 fees are $3,375,000 and $2,250,000, respectively. Only the smallest, nascent services retain the $100K rate. That's a 45x jump from floor to ceiling. The good news for most licensees: if you had an active license at the end of 2025, your old terms are grandfathered. The new structure applies only to companies seeking a fresh license starting in 2026. None of this should come as a surprise to any true stakeholders. Towards the end of 2025, Via reached out directly to licensees and all unlicensed streaming companies that use H.264 to lock in the old terms. If your company didn't respond to that outreach or wasn't on Via's radar, you may be looking at a very different cost structure than you expected. I've written this up for Streaming Media with input from patent licensing attorney Jim Harlan, who also addressed the question everyone keeps asking: haven't most H.264 patents expired? The short answer is that patent expiration is more complicated than it looks from the outside, and the licensing obligation doesn't evaporate as cleanly as many assume. Here's the article: https://lnkd.in/eAEMCtcu

(DAY-2) 🔍 License Types: Perpetual vs. Subscription 🔍 Understanding Oracle's licensing models is crucial for organizations to manage costs, ensure compliance, and align with business goals. Today, let’s dive into two widely used license types: Perpetual and Subscription Licensing. --- 1. Perpetual Licensing A one-time investment that gives organizations indefinite rights to use Oracle software, provided they pay annual maintenance fees for updates and support. Key Features: Upfront cost with long-term ownership. Annual support fees (typically ~22% of the license fee). Common in on-premise environments. Example: A company buys Oracle Database Enterprise Edition for $200,000 with an annual $44,000 maintenance fee. Over 10 years, they spend $640,000 in total. Best For: Businesses with predictable workloads and a preference for long-term ownership of software. --- 2. Subscription Licensing A flexible, pay-as-you-go model, ideal for dynamic businesses needing scalability. Costs are typically billed monthly or annually, making it a popular choice for cloud services. Key Features: Lower upfront costs; predictable recurring fees. Scalability to increase or decrease usage based on need. Includes maintenance and updates in the subscription fee. Example: A startup pays $5,000 monthly for Oracle Cloud services. In the first year, costs are $60,000. In the second year, increased usage doubles their cost to $120,000. Best For: Businesses with fluctuating workloads, limited initial budgets, or those moving toward cloud solutions. --- Comparison at a Glance 1. Perpetual Licensing Cost Structure: High upfront cost with indefinite usage rights; annual support fees (~22%). Scalability: Limited, as resources are fixed. Ownership: Permanent. Best For: Businesses with predictable workloads and a preference for long-term ownership. 2. Subscription Licensing Cost Structure: Recurring monthly or annual payments with lower initial costs. Scalability: Highly flexible; adjusts with usage needs. Ownership: Temporary, based on the subscription term. Best For: Organizations with fluctuating workloads or cloud adoption goals. --- Which Model is Right for You? Perpetual Licensing suits businesses that prefer long-term control and can manage hardware. Subscription Licensing is ideal for organizations seeking flexibility, especially in cloud environments. Both models have pros and cons, so aligning your choice with your organization's operational strategy is key. --- Tomorrow, we’ll delve into Processor-Based Licensing and Core Factor Calculations. Stay tuned! Feel free to share your questions or experiences with these licensing models in the comments. #OracleLicensing #SoftwareAssetManagement #ITCompliance #CloudSolutions #TechInsights #Oracle

"Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has released a new fee structure for mining licenses and permits, aimed at enhancing transparency and boosting revenue generation in the mining sector. The Joint Administrative Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, takes effect immediately, as outlined in the official document dated December 30, 2024. The revised fee structure covers various mining activities, including gold, diamond, iron ore, and strategic minerals, as well as quarrying, dredging, blasting, and other related operations. It is part of the government’s broader effort to streamline the mining industry and ensure compliance with the Liberia Consolidated Revenue Code of 2021, as amended. For Gold and Base Metals,Class A Mining License: $1,000,000, Class B Mining License (Liberian & Foreign Owned): $50,000, Class B Mining License (100% Liberian Owned): $25,000 and Class C Mining License: $250. For Diamond Mining,Class A Mining License: $1,000,000, Class B Mining License (Liberian & Foreign Owned): $50,000 and Class B Mining License (100% Liberian Owned): $25,000 Strategic Minerals (e.g., Coltan, HMS, Lithium): Class A Mining License: $500,000, Class B Mining License (Liberian & Foreign Owned): $80,000 and Class B Mining License (100% Liberian Owned): $40,000. Quarry and Dredging Activities: Rock Quarry License (Liberian & Foreign Owned): $50,000 and River Sand Mining License (Liberian & Foreign Owned): $50,000. For Blasting and Explosives,Class A Blasting License: $20,000 and Import License (Non-Manufacturer): $100,000 per quarter. Royalty and Application Fees The regulation also prescribes royalty rates for various minerals, such as 3% for gold and diamonds, 5% for iron ore, and 8% for strategic minerals. Application fees for licenses range from $50 to $150, depending on the type of application." #Investors #Investing #Mining #Liberia #exploration https://lnkd.in/eJcqvVBZ

🔍 Understanding SAP FUE Licensing in S/4HANA Cloud 🔍 For businesses using S/4HANA Cloud, the licensing model revolves around FUE (Full Usage Equivalents). But what does this mean, and how is it calculated? Here's a quick breakdown: ✨ What is FUE? The FUE metric determines licensing based on the authorizations assigned to user profiles, offering a transparent and consistent model. ✨ Types of Licenses: SAP categorizes licenses into three main types, plus a developer license: Advanced Use: 1:1 ratio. Core Use: 1:5 ratio. Self-Service Use: 1:30 ratio. Developer Access: 1:0.5 ratio (specific to the development system). ✨ Automatic Measurement Licenses are automatically measured monthly based on predefined criteria, reducing manual classification. However, certain cases, like developer licenses, require specific conditions: 1️⃣ Valid user validity dates. 2️⃣ Authorization for S_DEVELOP in at least one role. 3️⃣ Completion of at least one transport within 12 months . ✨ Important Notes: Additional licenses are charged if a developer has production system access. To view license reports in SAP GUI, apply the recommended SAP Notes. 🌐 Where to Monitor? You can check license consumption and contracts directly in the SAP for Me portal under Financial & Legal > Consumption. 💡 Key Takeaway: The FUE model simplifies license management while ensuring fair usage calculation. Regular audits and adjustments can help optimize costs and align licensing with your business needs. #SAP #S4HANA #FUELicensing #CloudSolutions #DigitalTransformation

🚨 BREAKING: DRAP Revises Regulatory Fees for Therapeutic Goods – Effective August 1, 2025 🚨 The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has officially issued S.R.O. 1399(I)/2025, revising its fee structure across a broad range of regulatory functions, including: 🔹 Drug licensing & registration 🔹 Clinical trial & bioequivalence approvals 🔹 Site inspections & GMP certifications 🔹 Medical devices & OTC products 🔹 Laboratory testing & post-marketing variations 💡 Key Highlights: Streamlined structure aligning with CPI Revisions for clinical research entities (CROs, BA/BE centers, trial sites) Clear timelines and differential renewal fees to encourage timely compliance Expanded fee slabs for medical device outsourcing & cluster registration This move reflects DRAP’s continued effort to modernize regulatory oversight, increase transparency, and support innovation while ensuring product safety and quality across Pakistan’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. 📢 Industry stakeholders should review the updated schedule carefully to plan regulatory submissions accordingly. #DRAP #PharmaPakistan #RegulatoryAffairs #ClinicalTrials #DrugRegistration #MedicalDevices #HealthcareCompliance #GxP #PharmaceuticalIndustry