comment on the proposed new note well

[Keith Moore <moore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think the note well needs to make it clear that the patent policy 
applies to _any_ discussion that might influence the decisions that an 
author or wg or iesg makes about a document - whether or not it occurs 
in a wg meeting or on a mailing list.

Also, patent infringement is not a matter of "awareness" since it's a 
gray area.   And someone should have to disclose a patent held by his 
employer even if his employer isn't "sponsoring" his IETF participation.

I would say instead something like "if you have reason to believe that a 
contribution to the IETF is covered by patents or patent applications 
that are owned by, controlled by, or would benefit, you, your employer, 
or your sponsor, you must disclose that fact, or not participate in any 
discussion regarding the contribution with anyone who could influence 
the content of the document or whether it is approved."

Keith