(registered by [RFC7396]; last updated 2014-11-03) Type name: application Subtype name: merge-patch+json Required parameters: None Optional parameters: None Encoding considerations: Resources that use the "application/ merge-patch+json" media type are required to conform to the "application/json" media type and are therefore subject to the same encoding considerations specified in Section 8 of [RFC7159]. Security considerations: As defined in this specification Published specification: This specification. Applications that use this media type: None currently known. Additional information: Magic number(s): N/A File extension(s): N/A Macintosh file type code(s): TEXT Person & email address to contact for further information: IESG Intended usage: COMMON Restrictions on usage: None Author: James M. Snell Change controller: IESG