Guide to Patent Policies of Standards-Development Organizations / edited by Jorge Contreras [and five others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Contreras, Jorge L.

Contributor:

Contreras, Jorge, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Patent laws and legislation--United States.

Patent laws and legislation.

Standardization--Law and legislation--United States.

Standardization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Cleveland : American Bar Association, 2023.

Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, [2022]

Summary:

Guide to Patent Policies of Standards-Development Organizations, Second Edition is a comprehensive set of annotated, policy-neutral language that can be instantly accessed and utilized by SDOs who are developing new patent policies or those looking to refine or interpret existing policies. Authored by standards experts from across industry, academia and private practice, this book serves as a resource for standards development organizations (SDOs), the lawyers who advise them and other participants involved in the process.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

About the Editors

Introduction

The Nature and Range of SDOs

Operation of the Standards-Development Process

How to Use This Guide

Section I: Definitions

Section II: General Terms

A. Effect of Policy

B. Noncompliance

Section III: Patent Disclosures

A. Obligation to Disclose

1. Participant's Patents Covering Its Own Contributions

2. Participant's Patents Covering Any Standards Document

3. Third-Party Claims

B. Timing of Patent Disclosures

1. Upon Entry in SDO

2. Examples of Timing of Disclosures

C. Format of Patent Disclosures

1. Disclosures Using a Required Format

2. Disclosures When No Specific Format Is Required

3. Content and Specificity of Patent Disclosures

4. Blanket Patent Disclosures

5. Updating Patent Disclosures

D. Disclosure Exclusions, Exemptions, and Opt-Out

1. Opt-Out for Non-Involvement

2. Exemption from Disclosure If Licensing Commitment Is Made

3. Exceptions ("Negative Disclosure")

E. Duration of Patent Disclosure Obligation

F. Potential Consequences of Non-Compliance with Disclosure Obligations

Section IV: Licensing Commitments and Licensing Statements

A. Licensing Commitments

1. How a Licensing Commitment Arises

2. Covenant versus License

3. Open-Source Software Considerations

4. Basic Terms of the Licensing Commitment

a. Which Essential Claims Must Be Licensed?

b. Which Standards Documents Should Be Covered?

c. Control over Essential Claims

d. To Whom Must Licenses Be Granted?

e. Monetary Consideration

f. Scope of License

g. Nonexclusivity

h. Nontransferability

i. Duration

j. Irrevocability

k. No Sublicensing

5. Reciprocity

a. Bilateral Reciprocity.

b. Universal Reciprocity

6. Defensive Suspension

B. Obligation Structure of the Licensing Commitment

1. Events Triggering the Imposition of a Licensing Commitment

2. Events That Render Licensing Commitments Effective

3. Establishment of Licensing Commitments by Working Groups

4. Reduction of Licensing Commitment

5. Effect of Opt-Out and Opt-Down

C. Licensing Statements

1. Elements and Types of Licensing Statements

2. Timing of Licensing Statements

3. Format of Licensing Statements

4. Content and Specificity of Licensing Statements

5. Who Must Make a Licensing Statement?

6. Irrevocability of Licensing Commitments

Withdrawal from SDO

D. The Effect of Patent Transfers on Licensing Commitments

Section V: Normative and Informative References

1. Claims Expressly Not Covered

2. Consistency Required

3. Disclosure Requested

Section VI: SDO Actions and Responsibilities

A. Treatment of Patent Disclosures and Licensing Statements

1. Publication of Patent Disclosures and Licensing Statements

2. Retention of Patent Disclosures and Licensing Statements

B. Review of Patent Disclosures and Licensing Statements by the SDO

1. Rejection by the SDO

2. Correction of Clerical Errors

3. Resubmission to the SDO

4. Verification by the SDO

C. SDO Notification and Disclaimer

D. Policy Guidelines and Guidance

Section VII: Other Policy Provisions

A. Effect of Participant's Withdrawal from the SDO

B. Licensing Commitments and Injunctive Relief

C. Dispute Resolution

D. Choice of Law

Appendix A: Disclosure and Licensing Templates to Accompany SDO Patent Policies

Appendix B: Sample Licensing Agreements for Standards-Essential Patents

Appendix B1: Patent License Agreement

Appendix B2: Patent License Agreement Terms

Appendix C: Selected SDO IPR Policies

Index.

Back Cover.

Notes:

Title from eBook information screen..

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Contreras, Jorge Guide to Patent Policies of Standards-Development Organizations, Second Edition

ISBN:

1-63905-078-7