Russ,
I like that it is shorter, but I think it might be a little too short. That
is, I think it needs to be clearer what is a contribution and then mention
patents. For example:
If you write, say, or discuss anything in the IETF, formally or informally,
that is considered "a contribution" to the IETF. If you believe this is
covered by a patent
or patent application you or your employer own, one of you must disclose
that.
Thanks,
Bob
On Jun 21, 2012, at 3:10 PM, IETF Chair wrote:
The IESG has heard many complaints that the Note Well is too complex. After
some discussion with counsel, we propose the following updated Note Well for
your comment and review. The below summary would be followed with a pointer
to or text of more details, which will depend upon whether it's a meeting
slide, on the web site, on the registration page, or on a mailing-list
greeting.
On behalf of the IESG,
Russ Housley
IETF Chair
--------------------------------------
NOTE WELL
In summary:
By participating with the IETF, you agree to follow IETF processes.
If you write, say, or discuss anything in the IETF, formally or informally,
(all of which we call "a contribution") that you know is covered by a patent
or patent application you or your employer own, one of you must disclose
that.
You understand that meetings might be recorded and broadcast.
This would be followed with a pointer to or text of more details,
which will depend upon whether it's a meeting slide, on the web site,
on the registration page, or on a mailing-list greeting.