Considerations In Assessing A Standards Developing Organization’s Intellectual Property Rights Policies In Advance Of Participation

Considerations In Assessing A Standards Developing Organization’s Intellectual Property Rights Policies In Advance Of Participation

George T. , P.E Willingmyre, GTW Associates

1/01/2005
(Original Publish Date: 6/14/2002)

This article follows up an earlier discussion by George Willingmyre regarding IPR policies and considerations companies should take into account before engaging in the standards development process. Specifically, this article addresses nine considerations for IPR-savvy companies engaging in the standards setting process: 1) Specific IPR policy language and procedures; 2) Potential IP bias in the relevant IPR policy or organization; 3) IPR policy enforcement track record; 4) IPR policy violation provisions; 5) Co-members; 6) Disclosure requirement language; 7) Extent of required disclosure; 8) Timing of disclosure; Licensing obligations.