Does anyone know anything about the ``Stambler Internet Security
Patents''? Apparently, Leon Stambler is claiming that he owns patents
covering basic SSL technology---particularly the handshaking process.
Seems like a stretch.
I'm wondering whether I should be worried about any potential impact
on SSL/TLS. Has anyone had any experience with the patents? Know if
anyone is getting sued over them? Has the IETF recognized them?
Any information would help. Thanks.
The two patents can be found at
http://www.patents.ibm.com/details?&pn=US05793302__
http://www.patents.ibm.com/details?&pn=US05646998__
They were mentioned some time ago in Bruce Schneier's Cryptogram:
http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram-9909.html
