Thanks, Toby; I wholeheartedly agree that all TC members should take a
look at this.
Please also see the original announcement from the CEO at
http://lists.oasis-open.org/archives/members/200407/msg00002.html
-Karl
Considine, Toby (Facilities Technology Office) wrote:
> OASIS is updating ints intellectual property (IP) policy in a process that
> is open for review until September 10. I encourage each individua members
> to consider the effects this policy has on you, and to make comments and
> raise concerns during this period.
>
> My first reaction to this change was annoyance, and that it would drive down
> participation. It was soon pointed out to me, that this is a legal - not an
> organizational issue. If you are an employee and don't own your own IP then
> you can't legally assign it to OASIS. Therefore - if you are under such an
> employment contract you do have to check with your employer before joining.
> If you don't do this and the rights are assigned - there is a legitimate
> legal challenge against OASIS and oBIX and we could be forced to pay license
> fees or withdraw the standard.
>
> One of the goals of the process that led to OASIS was that we be hosted in
> an organization that had a defined IP policy. I encourage you to apprise
> yourselves of the proposed changes to OASIS IPR rules and to consult with
> your employers what if any impact these might have on you and participation
> in the TC. I also strongly encourage you to raise concerns ASAP to OASIS via
> the before the end of the comment
> period (September 10).
>
> Please let me know if you would like to discuss this during next Tuesday's
> TC telecon.
>
> Tc
>
> Toby Considine
> Chair, OASIS oBIX TC
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> "It is one thing to show a man that he is in an error, and
> another to put him in possession of
> truth." --John Locke
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> Toby Considine | Phone (919)962-9073
> Facilities Services | Fax (919)962-1102
> University of North Carolina
> Chapel Hill, NC |
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>
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