The Last MPEG-4 Visual Patent Has Expired
Summary
The article announces the expiration of the final MPEG-4 Visual patent, effectively ending MPEG-4 Part 2 patent coverage. VIA Licensing Alliance confirms that this patent was the last active MPEG-4 Visual patent as of July 19, 2026, signaling a milestone for open video standards and potentially reducing licensing friction for developers and open-source tooling.