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In article <david-3110971927110001@lax-ca66-47.ix.netcom.com>, 
david@sternlight.com says...

> The real position is that if you use PGP commercially in Europe you will
> be infringing the IDEA patent, which is valid there. You could ask ASCOM
> if they'd give you a separate commercial IDEA license, and hope that PGP
> won't press you on any copyright (which are also valid in Europe)
> infringements .

At http://www.pgp.com/international/international-licensing.cgi you will 
find:

"Obtaining a License to Use Your PGP International
Freeware for Commercial Purposes Outside of the U.S.

PGP has recognized that individuals and corporations located outside
of the United States have obtained copies of special non-commercial
versions of PGP, such as PGP 5.0i (PGP International Freeware,
Version 5.0) or other computer software that may use the same
techniques implemented in PGP or is based upon well known PGP
standards. Although these versions have the same encryption strength
and features as their commercial counterparts, these versions are
published solely for non-commercial use. Nevertheless, many
companies and individuals desire to make commercial use of such
software.

In response to this demand, PGP has established a legal way of
permitting the commercial use of these non-commercial versions.
Here'�s how it works: Provided that (a) PGP is not required to export
any export controlled software, (b) PGP is not required to export any
export controlled technical assistance, and (c) PGP is satisfied, in the
sole exercise of its discretion, that the software fully complies with
PGP's policy and quality standards, then PGP will provide for a fee (a)
a license to use the PGP trademark in connection with the commercial
use of such software and (b) PGP's agreement not to assert any
copyright claims against such company or individual for such
commercial use during the term of the trademark license. 

This license program only applies to software used outside of the U.S.
(except in countries embargoed by the U.S. government) and does not
apply to the PGPfreeware version published by M.I.T. (which is
intended only for use within the U.S.) Further, this license program
applies only to the use, not to the distribution of the software. 

Individuals and companies located outside the United States interested
in receiving a license fee quote and applying for a license to
commercially use a version of PGP originally published for
non-commercial purposes, may contact our sales department."

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