1. ADS Study Group Agenda Date: 2005-01-17 Authors: January 2005
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Abstract
This provides an agenda for the ADS Study Group for the January 2005 meeting
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3. IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards
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IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards
6. Patents
IEEE standards may include the known use of essential patents, and patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either
a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or
b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination
This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period.
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board –, March 2003, July 2004
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4. Patent Committee Ruling – January 6, 2005
At the December 2004 meeting of the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee (PatCom), Paul Nikolich (Chair, 802) on behalf of Stuart Kerry (Chair, )led discussion on an agenda item titled 'Discussion of P802.11n Protest'. You noted that some members of the P802.11n working group requested a clarification of policy from PatCom regarding what would be acceptable to discuss during a working group technical presentation, regarding patent information/statements. PatCom is charged with providing oversight for the use of patents and patent information in IEEE Standards. PatCom is also charged with reviewing patent information submitted to the IEEE Standards Department to determine conformity with patent procedures and guidelines. As empowered by the IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws, PatCom has reviewed the information presented and rendered its decision by interpreting the policies and procedures of the IEEE and the IEEE-SA relevant to the issues. In regards to the presentation of information to a standards development group, PatCom has decided the following: 1. After a patent letter of assurance (LoA) has been accepted by PatCom, it is allowable for a presenter to state that an LoA has been filed by a Patent Holder, accepted by PatCom, and listed in the online listing of LoAs at Anyone seeking a copy of the accepted LoA should contact the PatCom Administrator. 2. Discussion of the content of accepted, submitted, or proposed LoAs is prohibited. 3. Discussion of licensing terms and conditions is prohibited.
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5. Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings
January 2005
Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings
Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions
Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions or market share
Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation
Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object.
If you have questions,
contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002
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6. Documentation Documents must be on the server before presenting
January 2005
Documentation
Documents must be on the server before presenting
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7. Study Group ADS AGENDA - Tuesday Jan 18th 2005 - 19:30-21:30m
January 2005
Study Group ADS AGENDA - Tuesday Jan 18th :30-21:30m 1
Meeting Call to Order -
Walker
19:30 2
Appoint Recording Secretary 5 3
Roll call
19:35 4
Review IEEE/802 & Policies and Rules 8
19:37
Review Session Objectives
19:45 6
Approve or Modify Agenda
All 10
19:50 7
Call for Presentations
20:00 8 
ADS Name - 
Carney  15
20:05 9
Discuss PAR and 5 Criteria 70
20:20 A
Recess until 16:00 on Jan 20, 2005
21:30
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8. Study Group ADS AGENDA - Thurs Jan 20th, 2004 – 16:00-18:00
January 2005
Study Group ADS AGENDA - Thurs Jan 20th, 2004 – 16:00-18:00 1
Meeting Call to Order -
Walker
16:00 2
Appoint Recording Secretary 5 3
Roll call
16:05 4
Review PAR and 5 Criteria
All 28
16:07
Presentations - 
All  90
16:35 6
Adjourn
18:00
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9. Meeting Objectives Develop PAR and 5 Criteria Discuss ADS name
January 2005
Meeting Objectives
Develop PAR and 5 Criteria
Discuss ADS name
Review presentations
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10. Monterey Presentations
January 2005
Monterey Presentations
Bill Carney – SG Name
Jon Edney – PAR and 5 Criteria
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