> Barry and I had a chat about this. I also had offline conversations with > Mike Cameron and a chat with Joel. Barry and I at least agree on the > problems. The solutions are mine for now, and they absolutely are in need > of wordsmithing... Indeed, and Stephan's captured my concerns well, and I agree with the proposed solutions. >> why not say >> By the nature of their office, IETF area directors may become aware of >> Contributions late in the process (for example at IETF Last Call or during >> IESG review) and, therefore and in such cases, cannot be expected to >> disclose any IPR Covering those Contributions until they become aware of >> them.” > > Fine. Account it under wordsmithing :-) Yes, that wordsmithing looks good. Barry