Licensing Microsoft® PlayReady® Device Client Technology
Microsoft PlayReady Device Client technology is made available to licensees under two distinct license agreements: one for developing PlayReady Intermediate Products and another for distributing PlayReady Final Products to end users.
| • | For chipset manufacturers, system integrators, or independent software vendors (ISVs) who require a source code porting kit to develop Intermediate Products, a PlayReady Device Development and Intermediate Product Distribution License should be executed. |
| • | For device manufacturers or ISVs who require distribution rights for PlayReady Final Products to end users, the PlayReady Device Final Product Distribution License should be executed. |
For detailed licensing information, including the steps on how to acquire a license, click the following links:
| • | PlayReady Device Development and Intermediate Product Distribution License |
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PlayReady Device Development and Intermediate Product Distribution License
Under this license, Microsoft offers a PlayReady Device Porting Kit and the necessary intellectual property rights to develop and distribute PlayReady Intermediate Products to other PlayReady device licensees that distribute PlayReady Final Products.
The PlayReady Device Porting Kit Includes:
| • | The ANSI-C source code form of Microsoft PlayReady. |
| • | A readily deployable implementation. |
| • | Applicable test certificates. |
| • | Specifications and associated documentation and libraries in object code form. |
| • | Media, printed materials, and online documentation. |
Fee Structure:
| • | A U.S. $50,000 one-time license fee provides access to the PlayReady Device Porting Kit. This fee must be paid within 45 days of invoice upon execution and before receiving the porting kit. |
| • | For licensees who do not require a device porting kit, a U.S. $10,000 administrative fee is required within 45 days of invoice upon execution. |
Sample License Agreements (click to download)
| • | PlayReady Master Agreement (PDF) (required for all PlayReady device and server agreements) |
| • | PlayReady Device Development and Intermediate Product Distribution License (PDF) |
Steps to License
To complete the PlayReady Device Development and Intermediate Product Distribution License, please follow these steps:
1. | Review the information above to ensure that you are selecting the appropriate license. Note that if you have not yet executed a PlayReady Master Agreement, you must execute one simultaneously with your PlayReady Device Development and Intermediate Product Distribution License. |
2. | Complete the License Request Form, and select PlayReady Device Application. |
3. | After you complete the License Request Form, Microsoft will send you an e-mail message that contains a license application form. Complete this form and return it to Microsoft. |
4. | Microsoft will create a draft of the license agreement by using the information that you provide and will then send you the draft in e-mail for your review. Please review this draft for accuracy, and report any errors to Microsoft. |
5. | When you accept the draft agreement, Microsoft will send you executable original license agreements for your signature. You should receive these agreements within 6 to 10 business days. Sign and return these original license agreements to Microsoft. |
6. | After Microsoft receives your signed copies and finalizes the agreement, you will be invoiced for any applicable license fees. After these fees are paid, you will receive instructions for obtaining the PlayReady Device Porting Kit. |
PlayReady Device Final Product Distribution License
Under this license, Microsoft offers all necessary intellectual property rights to receive PlayReady Intermediate Products from other PlayReady device licensees and to distribute company-branded PlayReady Final Products to end users.
The Licensed Deliverables Include:
| • | PlayReady Documentation Pack, which includes specifications and associated documentation. |
| • | Certificate Generation Request Kit. |
| • | Production Device Certificates. |
Fee Structure
The PlayReady Final Product royalty model establishes reasonable up-front costs with incentives for broad implementation. Click here for more detail.
Sample License Agreements (click to download)
| • | PlayReady Master Agreement (PDF) (required for all PlayReady server and device agreements) |
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Steps to License
To complete the PlayReady Device Final Product Distribution License, please follow these steps:
1. | Review the information above to ensure that you are selecting the appropriate license. Note that if you have not yet executed a PlayReady Master Agreement, you must execute one simultaneously with your PlayReady Device Final Product Distribution License. |
2. | Complete the License Request Form, and select PlayReady Device Application. |
3. | After you complete the License Request Form, Microsoft will send you an e-mail message that contains a license application form. Complete this form and return it to Microsoft. |
4. | Microsoft will create a draft of the license agreement by using the information that you provided and will then send you the draft in an e-mail message for your review. Please review this draft for accuracy and report any errors to Microsoft. |
5. | When you accept the draft agreement, Microsoft will send you executable original license agreements for your signature. You should receive these agreements within 6 to 10 business days. Sign and return these original license agreements to Microsoft. |
6. | After Microsoft receives your signed copies and finalizes the agreement, you will be invoiced for the U.S. $30,000 advance payment. After this fee is paid, you will receive instructions for obtaining the device certificates and other deliverables. |