Remove references to OCB patents (now abandoned)

Reference:
https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/cfrg/qLTveWOdTJcLn4HP3ev-vrj05Vg/
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Helder Eijs 2021-10-31 17:35:37 +01:00
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@ -59,11 +59,3 @@ SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
OCB license
===========
The OCB cipher mode is patented in the US under patent numbers 7,949,129 and
8,321,675. The directory Doc/ocb contains three free licenses for implementors
and users. As a general statement, OCB can be freely used for software not meant
for military purposes. Contact your attorney for further information.