As a developer of a network IDS (http://realeyes.sourceforge.net) that is licensed under the GPL, I am very concerned about the proposed patent-encumbered standard for TLS authorization. If this becomes a recommended standard, I am afraid that I would not be able to include analysis of it in my application, which could impact its effectiveness for the system users. I urge you to not proceed with the approval of this standard, unless a royalty free license is provided to all implementations of the protocol. Sincerely, Jim Sansing Lead developer, Realeyes IDS _______________________________________________ Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf