> http://www1.ietf.org/proceedings_new/04nov/slides/saag-2/sld9.htm: > > What is Really Covered > o The use of elliptic curves defined over GF(p) where p is a prime > number greater than 2^255 when the product satisfies the Field of > Use conditions > o Both compressed and uncompressed point implementations > o Use of elliptic curve MQV and ECDSA under the above conditions > > This hints that indeed only some particular curves are patented.
It hints that only some particular curves have been licensed. It could be that NSA has decided not to buy a license for the other curves, or it could be that operations on those curves aren't patented. The presentation doesn't give enough information to establish which. William --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cryptography Mailing List Unsubscribe by sending "unsubscribe cryptography" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
