Russ, I like that it is shorter, but I think it might be a little too short. That is, I think it needs to be clearer what is a contribution and then mention patents. For example:
If you write, say, or discuss anything in the IETF, formally or informally, that is considered "a contribution" to the IETF. If you believe this is covered by a patent or patent application you or your employer own, one of you must disclose that. Thanks, Bob On Jun 21, 2012, at 3:10 PM, IETF Chair wrote: > The IESG has heard many complaints that the Note Well is too complex. After > some discussion with counsel, we propose the following updated Note Well for > your comment and review. The below summary would be followed with a pointer > to or text of more details, which will depend upon whether it's a meeting > slide, on the web site, on the registration page, or on a mailing-list > greeting. > > On behalf of the IESG, > Russ Housley > IETF Chair > > -------------------------------------- > > NOTE WELL > > In summary: > > By participating with the IETF, you agree to follow IETF processes. > > If you write, say, or discuss anything in the IETF, formally or informally, > (all of which we call "a contribution") that you know is covered by a patent > or patent application you or your employer own, one of you must disclose > that. > > You understand that meetings might be recorded and broadcast. > > This would be followed with a pointer to or text of more details, > which will depend upon whether it's a meeting slide, on the web site, > on the registration page, or on a mailing-list greeting. >
