Re: IPR declaration requirement

["william(at)elan.net" <william@xxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 16 Jul 2005, Dave Crocker wrote:

> >  If I release any drafts (or see any other drafts coming from IETF queue)
> >
> >  that have something directly to do with my patent applications, I'll
> >  certainly do appropriate IPR disclosure.
>
> I believe that the rule is that participation in the IETF process -- for ANY
> effort -- requires that the participant disclose any intellectual property
> rights that relate to that work.

I think this means that you're required to tell to ietf group when there
is a discussion going on about something you have IRP on (which I did).

But if I'm not mistaken filing formal declaration with IETF is only 
necessary when the IPR applies to specific IETF draft(s) or RFC.

--
William Leibzon
Elan Networks
william@xxxxxxxx