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Do OASIS Committees have to declare an IPR mode even if they are not creating specifications?

April 26, 2017Committees creating declare IPR mode OASIS specifications

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Do OASIS Committees have to declare an IPR mode even if they are not creating specifications?

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All Committees-even those that are chartered to develop best practice documents, implementation guidelines, educational materials, etc.-must select an IPR mode under which they will work. Laws on what is and is not patentable vary widely throughout the world. Even a best practices document might contain information or a methodology upon which some entity may hold patents. Operating under a clear IPR mode provides better protection against unforeseen patent claims.