The following statement was received from Entrust on October 15, 1998:


From: Carlisle Adams <[email protected]>
Subject: CAST-128 Statement for IETF IPR Page...
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:18:01 -0400


The CAST-128 encryption algorithm, as specified in RFC 2144, is
available worldwide on a royalty-free basis for commercial and
non-commercial uses.  Entrust Technologies imposes no terms or
conditions on the use of this algorithm.