If a technical standard can be established in a certain high-tech field, then the technical patents in this field must meet this standard, and only by meeting this standard can they be compatible with other technologies. For example, in 1997, Microsoft and Netscape had a strong competitive relationship with each other. They finally reached an agreement and formulated a unified standard for VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language). With this standard, they have a unified standard for the manufacture of browsers. The browsers developed by Microsoft all support the "Open ProfilingStandard", but through the integration of their two browser patents by this technical standard, the two browser patent giants have got rid of the restrictions of patent integration law and developed more powerful browsers. This measure balances the interests of the two companies and protects the interests of consumers. [ 1 1]
All participants in the general technical standards signed an agreement, and they all refused the adverse consequences of "stepping on mines" brought by the patent jungle law. Under the supervision of this standards association, patent subjects may be excluded from the standard body if they fail to keep their promises and make "mines". Its survival will be very difficult. However, the Institute of Standards is vulnerable to antitrust investigation by the US Department of Justice.