AT&T holds several video compression related patents which the company claims are an essential component of the MPEG-4 video technology, and the company has accused Apple Computer, Inc., CyberLink Corp., DivX, Inc., InterVideo, Inc., and Sonic Solutions of infringement. All these companies offer products that utilize MPEG-4 technology. AT&T has also written to national retailers and warned them that they may be held liable for infringement while selling certain products from these companies. "Each of these companies has been advised that they are offering infringing products, that AT&T can provide proof of infringement, and that AT&T is offering a license under reasonable on non-discriminatory terms," Michael J. Robinson, licensing director of AT&T Intellectual Property Management, wrote in a letter sent in December 2005. The strongly worded letter made sure to inform the retailers of the possible damages could face.

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