The Essential Guide is a concise handbook for anyone who wants to understand standards and standards development from a hands-on perspective: how to decide what Standard Setting Organization (SSO) to join, how to get the most out of one after you do, and how to create an SSO if the right one doesn’t already exist.
What (and why) is an SSO?
There are over 500 technology SSOs in the world today, and more are being formed every week. They must be doing something right.
Value propositions, roles and strategies
With hundreds of SSOs to choose from, deciding which are central to your mission, and also most likely to succeed in achieving theirs, is essential to meeting your strategic objectives.
Getting the most from your membership
With hundreds of SSOs to choose from, deciding which are central to your mission, and also most likely to succeed in achieving theirs, is essential to meeting your strategic objectives.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Standard Setting
IPR policies vary widely and are evolving rapidly, while governments watch closely. It’s essential to understand your obligations under an IPR policy before you become bound by it.