New Reader DRM IKLA Licensing Scheme

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1 New Reader DRM IKLA Licensing Scheme John B. Harris Manager, Security Alliances June 2008

2 DRM RIKLA Overview What is a RIKLA anyway? What does Adobe Mean by DRM? Effective Date and Term Annual Fee, Royalties & Reporting Royalty Revenue Definitions, Examples For Existing Licensees... How do I Apply?

3 DRM RIKLA 2.0 What is a RIKLA anyway? Reader Integration Key License Application/Agreement Essentially the application & agreement for a digital certificate signed by Adobe which allows your plug-in to operate with the free Adobe Reader, installed in practically every computer sold today

4 DRM RIKLA 2.0 What does Adobe Mean by DRM? DRM Feature(s) means any control and/or restriction on a PDF document that may include, but not be limited to, access rights, viewing, cutting, copying, pasting, printing, screen capturing, modifying, editing, watermarking, and/or document auditing (anonymous or authenticated), as expressly set forth in the Application. -From the DRM RIKLA Agreement

5 DRM RIKLA 2.0 Effective Date & Term Effective immediately Term of contract is one year with automatic one year renewal unless otherwise agreed to in writing Restricted to all versions of Reader up through 9.x

6 DRM RIKLA 2.0 Annual Fee, Royalties, & Reporting Annual fee is now US$50000 Royalties are 5.5% of Licensee Revenue tied to Licensee Plug-in (see next slide) Royalties do not apply if the plug-in is only intended for internal use Revenue (less sales tax) must be reported monthly, within 30 days of the end of the calendar month Penalties for reporting / royalty payment delays

7 DRM RIKLA 2.0 Royalty Revenue Definitions, Examples From the DRM RIKLA contract: Net Revenue means all payments due to Licensee from any third party for (i) the use or distribution of the Licensee Plug- In; (ii) goods and services that rely upon Reader and the Licensee Plug-In to view, print and/or otherwise access PDF files containing any DRM Features; and (iii) other payments described in Exhibit B, in each case less applicable sales taxes paid to, or collected by, Licensee. Option (i) is intended for Licensees who sell the Plug-in at a price to End Users / Customers Company AAA sells their DRM Plug-in for $50. They sell it to 100 users in one month. Net Revenue is $ Royalty payment due to Adobe is 5.5% x $5000=$275. Option (ii) is intended for Licensees who distribute a Plug-in for free but in turn charge a subscription or download fee for content that requires the Plug-in for viewing Company BBB provides online content in PDF format that 100 users subscribe to on a monthly basis for $50/month. The Plug-in is provided for free. Net Revenue is still $ Royalty payment due to Adobe is 5.5%x$5000=$275. Option (iii) is intended for Licensees who deploy the Plug-in using other business models. In this case, an Exhibit is provided to describe the model, revenue, and royalty structure. Note that all options are inclusive & additive If Company CCC collects Revenue for Option (i) and (ii), the combined revenue will be subject to Adobe Royalty.

8 DRM RIKLA 2.0 For Existing Licensees... If you already possess a DRM RIKLA license, please contact Adobe to discuss this new program and how it will affect your current license. [email protected]

9 DRM RIKLA 2.0 How do I apply? Please fill out the application here: Please be sure to mark YES to the question regarding the fact that your plug-in includes DRM capabilities as defined earlier in this document.