PP Transition Procedure and Resources

New W3C Patent Policy (operational 15 Feb 2004)

• After significant effort by the Membership ...
  • Clear and comprehensive policy
  • Seeks to ensure that W3C Recs are Royalty Free
  • Widely supported by Members

• Promises to ...
  • Reduce risk associated with use of W3C technology
  • Opportunity: Expand existing, create new markets
  • Groups can focus on tech work

Patent Policy Transition Procedure

• Should discuss options in Groups
• Please ask questions questions if you have them.

• Team will help Groups through the transition.