In my opinion, the situtation with regard to Non-diclsoure Agreements
is quite simple. No one participating in the IETF, from of the
IETF/IAB Chairs to the most common participant is under any IETF
requirements to disclose or answer any questions about what NDAs they
are bound by. However, should an NDA conflict with a duty they have
in an IETF role, they have exactly three choices: (1) get the NDA
modified so it no longer conflicts, (2) chose to violate the NDA, or
(3) withdraw from that role at least to the extent of the conflict.
For example, anyone aware of IPR claims who is bound not to disclose
that must, where they are relevant to an IETF standards effort, either
withdrawl from participation in that effort, get the restriction
relaxed, or chose to violate the restriction and notify the IETF of
the IPR claim.
Thanks,
Donald
From: "James P. Salsman" <bovik(_at_)best(_dot_)com>
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:00:31 -0700 (PDT)
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Patrik,
...
Is there any way to resolve this situation other than asking IESG
participants to state their own NDA restrictions up front?
Cheers,
James