CD (Compact Disc)

CD (Compact Disc) appartient à Public Standard (Licensing managed by Philips and Sony), dont le siège se trouve en Netherlands and Japan. Non. Le propriétaire ultime de CD (Compact Disc), Public Standard (Licensing managed by Philips and Sony), a son siège en Netherlands and Japan, pas aux États-Unis.

The CD is an industry standard rather than a single trademarked brand. However, the foundational patents and licensing for the technology were historically controlled by Philips and Sony through their joint licensing programs.