H.264 requires a per user license fee paid to MPEG LA until 2027 when the patent runs out: http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-closer-look-at-the-costs-and-fine-prin

H.264 requires a per user license fee paid to MPEG LA until 2027 when the patent runs out: http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-closer-look-at-the-costs-and-fine-print-of-h-264-licenses/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-closer-look-at-the-costs-and-... AAC also requires a per unit license for anyone who manufacturers or developers of a codec: http://www.vialicensing.com/licensing/aac-fees.aspx http://www.vialicensing.com/licensing/aac-fees.aspx So no, neither of them meet the 3 requirements I laid out.