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  1. @tml The fact that Calibri is from this century hints that exclusive rights may be part of it.

    Calibri is proprietary and copyrighted to Microsoft. Use of Calibri as a web font requires a license from Monotype, which is known for raising prices on short notice.

    Times, by contrast, is old enough that any type design patents have expired (after 15-25 years based on country). It is available from more than one publisher, such as "Pelham" by DTP Types and URW's "Nimbus Roman" under a free software license.

    #typeface #copyright #FreeFonts #FreeSoftware #TimesNewRoman #calibri #URW