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Contents
Index
Free Protocols Foundation Policies and Procedures
Subsections
Introduction
The Patent Debate
How Patents Affect Protocols
Difficulties Relating to Software and Protocol Patents
Terminology
Definitions
About the Free Protocol Processes and Procedures
About this Document
The Protocol Development Process
Phases of Development
Initial Protocol Development
Global Parameter Assignment
Protocol Publication
Patent-Free Declarations
Industry Usage
Maintenance and Enhancement
Endorsement by a Standards Body
Role of the Free Protocols Foundation
Coordination of Activities
The Free Protocols Foundation
General Philosophy
Purpose, Activities and Scope
Other Activities
Free Protocol Development Working Groups
Patent-Free Declarations
Author's Declaration
Working Group Declaration
Patents, Copyright and Confidentiality - Policy Statement
Policy Statement Principles
General Policy
Confidentiality Obligations
Rights and Permissions of All Contributions
FPF Role Regarding Free Protocol Specifications
