> This is a call for Patents that are relevant to the IEEE ISTO PWG PSI
> specification.
> I'm not sure if the ISTO has their own procedures. To me it would seem
> safe to use
> the policy and procedures of the IEEE since the ISTO is an affiliate.
> The IEEE call, is for essential Patents, though, it may not always be
> clear what is
> essential.
>> If you believe you have IP in the PSI space you are encouraged to file an
> LOA,
> see below.
>> If you know of a company that has IP in this space, that does participate
> in the
> working group, please let me know and I will send them the appropriate
> letter asking
> them to file an LOA.
>> Also, if there is a more appropriate procedure, please let me know.
>> Thanks,
> Alan
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ---------------------------------------
> From: don at lexmark.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:46 AM
> To: stds-msc at majordomo.ieee.org> Subject: PatCom Guide and LoA Form - now available
>> Attached is a note with the latest information about Patents and the IEEE.
> Working group chairs should read, understand and apply the PatCom Guide.
>> **********************************************
> * Don Wright don at lexmark.com *
> * *
> * Chair, IEEE MSC *
> * Member, IEEE SA Board of Governors *
> * Member, IEEE-ISTO Board of Directors *
> * *
> * Director, Alliances & Standards *
> * Lexmark International *
> * 740 New Circle Rd *
> * Lexington, Ky 40550 *
> * 859-825-4808 (phone) 603-963-8352 (fax) *
> **********************************************
>> ---------------------- Forwarded by Don Wright/Lex/Lexmark on 12/18/2001
> 08:44
> AM ---------------------------
>> d.ringle%ieee.org at interlock.lexmark.com on 12/17/2001 02:38:49 PM
>> To: std-liaison-reps at ieee.org> cc: (bcc: Don Wright/Lex/Lexmark)
> Subject: PatCom Guide and LoA Form - now available
>> All,
>> There are some new Patent Committee documents available for your use.
>> 1. Patent Letter of Assurance (LoA) Form
>> This form can be found at http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/index.html.> Click on the link on the right-hand side for Entire Package
> (http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/july_2001.zip). In the package,
> there
> is an LoA form.
>> This LoA form is the preferred format for letters of assurance. All
> responses received on the Form can be easily reviewed (and accepted) by
> PatCom. As of 1 January 2002, it is required that this be the only form
> sent to potential patent holders when seeking a letter of assurance.
>> {If the patent holder does not complete the form and, instead, sends in a
> free-form letter, PatCom will take appropriate actions.}
>> 2. PatCom Guide - "Understanding Patent Issues During IEEE Standards
> Development"
>> This guide can be found at http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/index.html.> Click on the link for 'Understanding Patent Issues During IEEE Standards
> Development' (http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/guide.html).
>>> If you have any questions, let me know.
>> Regards,
> **************************************************************************
> ********
>>> David L. Ringle
> PatCom Administrator
> IEEE Standards Activities Dept.
>> 445 Hoes Lane PH: +1 732 562 3806
> PO Box 1331 FX: +1 732 562
> 1571
> Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 d.ringle at ieee.org> **************************************************************************
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