CLOSED #1198 Proposed resolution - Implementation and derivative work

After having heard the discussion, I conclude that this resolution is
accepted by the WG, and the issue is closed.

Harald Tveit Alvestrand wrote:
> I think this has gone on long enough.
>
> This is a WG Last Call on issue #1198, with a timeout of one week, and 
> I'll close it on February 28.
>
> SUGGESTED RESOLUTION:
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> Implementations of IETF standards that incorporate pieces of IETF 
> documents (such as MIBs or data tables) need to have the right to 
> produce derivative works based on those pieces.
>
> Implementations of IETF standards that do not incorporate such pieces 
> do not need the right to produce such derivative works.
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> I believe that corresponds to the advice of counsel, and to the 
> opinion of the vast majority of this working group.
>
> Note that this has absolutely no effect on the need to have rights to 
> practice applicable patents; this is strictly about copyright.
>
> I know that Todd Glassey does not agree with this statement. Other 
> people who do not agree with this statement are hereby encouraged to 
> speak up; references to specific case law (in any jurisdiction) that 
> is clearly contrary to this opinion will be appreciated.
>
>                 Harald Alvestrand, co-chair of IPR WG
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