On Tue, 12 Aug 2008, Scott Brim wrote: > On 8/12/08 12:02 PM, TS Glassey allegedly wrote: > > As to the IPR Page - it does not > > allow for updates of already filed IPR Statement's to include new IETF > > documents which violate the patent rights after the posting of the IPR > > Notice. > > How can a description of how to use a technology infringe on a patent? A standard isn't merely a description, as in a magazine article, but also represents an industry agreement on the definition of a product. A draft or WG could encourage persons to violate a patent, which is indirect infringement. A draft or WG could define a product that is a contributory infringement on a patent. The working group must take care not to do these things. --Dean -- Av8 Internet Prepared to pay a premium for better service? www.av8.net faster, more reliable, better service 617 344 9000 _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf