>>> "If you are aware of a patent controlled by your employer >>> or sponsor that is related to your contribution, then you must >>> disclose that patent." >> >>Why is it limited to employers and sponsors? I might control it myself >>directly, or just know that a patent covers it (BCP79, Section 6.1.1). > > Section 6.1.1 requires the IPR being controlled by employer or sponsor. > The part you are referring to is gated by section 6.6, which is where > The employer or sponsor control is required. No, I think PSA's point was that it should be "YOU or your employer or sponsor." It's possible that you, yourself, have unassigned patents. Barry