Re: [antitrust-policy] An Antitrust Policy for the IETF
Jorge Contreras <cntreras@gmail.com> Sun, 15 January 2012 22:32 UTC
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Subject: Re: [antitrust-policy] An Antitrust Policy for the IETF
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> > The other piece that I have been told is important, that is missing from > the prohibited lists is that the IETF MUST NOT engage in negotiating > licensing terms. The lawyers have told us repeatedly that such would be > dangerous behavior. > > Yours, > Joel Joel -- the law in this area is evolving and lawyers' stated positions sometimes vary based on their companies' business strategies and their clients wishes. I have advised the IAOC that (1) the IETF, per se, should not engage in licensing negotiations (meaning that the IESG, IAOC and other bodies that are collectively representing the IETF community), but that (2) individual companies MAY disclose and discuss licensing terms in the context of IETF activities. Not all lawyers will agree with point (2), and some will disagree with vehemence. However, you should know that the US Dept. of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have both viewed required "ex ante" disclosures of licensing terms in SDOs with favor (or, at least, without disfavor). I would be happy to discuss in greater detail with you, and also invite any interested lawyers to the discussion. Regards, Jorge
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