This note is rather lighter in weight and tone than its predecessor, and seems
like a good direction.
One suggestion: it would be good for the reference to BCP 79 be accompanied, at
least in the web page in question, with a link to the BCP
(http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc3979.txt). I could imagine someone unfamiliar with
the IETF thinking that this was a reference to the Book of Common Prayer or
some such thing.
There is a point of disagreement between IRTF and IETF IPR Policy, or at least
there appeared to be yesterday in ICCRG.
http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3979#section-6.1.3 states that a person who knows
that someone else has IPR on something is not required, but is encouraged, to
make it known. The "note well" used in ICCRG yesterday said that someone that
knew of IPR belonging to someone else was required to disclose it. I'm not sure
what should be done about that, but the difference seems unhelpful.
On Nov 6, 2012, at 10:00 AM, IETF Chair wrote:
The IESG is considering a revision to the NOTE WELL text. Please review and
comment.
Russ
=== Proposed Revised NOTE WELL Text ===
Note Well
This summary is only meant to point you in the right direction, and
doesn't have all the nuances. The IETF's IPR Policy is set forth in
BCP 79; please read it carefully.
The brief summary:
- By participating with the IETF, you agree to follow IETF processes.
- If you are aware that a contribution of yours (something you write,
say, or discuss in any IETF context) is covered by patents or patent
applications, you need to disclose that fact.
- You understand that meetings might be recorded, broadcast, and
publicly archived.
For further information: Talk to a chair, ask an Area Director, or
review BCP 9 (on the Internet Standards Process), BCP 25 (on the
Working Group processes), BCP 78 (on the IETF Trust), and BCP 79 (on
Intellectual Property Rights in the IETF).
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