Discussion around IPR policy mode transition

["David RR Webber \(XML\)" <david@drrw.info>]

Team,

 

Our next step is to proceed with deciding on a new IPR mode for our TC in 2007.

 

There are three OASIS options (see http://www.oasis-open.org/who/intellectualproperty.php ):

1. RAND - requires all Obligated Parties to license their Essential Claims using the RAND licensing elements described in Section 10.1.
2. RF on RAND Terms - requires all Obligated Parties to license their Essential Claims using the RF licensing elements described in Sections 10.2.1 and 10.2.2.
3. RF on Limited Terms - requires all Obligated Parties to license their Essential Claims using the RF licensing elements described in Sections 10.2.1 and 10.2.3.

I suggest that RF (Royality Free) on Limited Terms is applicable to our work and needs.

 

What we need to do next is decide if everyone is in agreement - then we can hold a ballot to confirm that - and then Mary will hold an official ballot for us to adopt that.

 

I'd like to hold our ballot starting next week - so if people can indicate their inclinations - then once we determine the concensus - we can proceed forward later in the week.

 

Thanks, DW

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