At 13:35 25-01-2012, Adam Roach wrote:
Just to make sure I understand the sequence of events:
August 21, 2007: Huawei files a patent (CN 200710076523.4) on using
SIP for SIEVE notifications. The inventor is listed as a single
Huawei employee.
August 30, 2007: That same Huawei employee and two additional
authors publish an IETF draft (
draft-melnikov-sieve-notify-sip-message-00) on using SIP for SIEVE
notifications.
The time taken to file the two IPR disclosures is troubling given the
amount of Note Well advertising.
I would like to thank the Pete Resnick for dealing with the problem
openly instead of taking the politically expedient route.
At 13:50 25-01-2012, Adrian Farrel wrote:
2. How will the IETF handle the breach of IPR policy?
That's the uncomfortable question. Some alternatives are:
(a) Ask the company not to participate in the IETF for X period
(b) Take action against the individual(s) responsible for the
breach
(c) Ask the individual(s) involved for an explanation
(d) Do nothing
I believe the document should be returned to the working group who
are the main victims of the disruptive behaviour by the author.
There aren't any victims here. Before making a statement, it is up
to the person to ask the question instead of assuming the answer.
Regards,
-sm
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