- From: Gabriel Gonzalez <ggonzalez@continentalcurrency.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 06:54:10 -0700
- To: www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org
Dear Sirs: This message is to state our vehement opposition for patented W3C standards. Patents have no place on Internet standards and it seems abhorrent that your organization is considering adopting standards protected by patents. We can think of no better way to stop Internet innovation and interoperability. Hence, we state our position on the following three proposals: Requirement for disclosure provisions: Support. A procedure for launching new standards development activities as Royalty-Free Licensing Mode activities: Oppose. A procedure for launching new standards development activities as Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (RAND) Licensing Mode activities: Oppose. Consortiums such as yours have a moral and functional obligation, almost by definition, to publish standards that anyone can freely use. Patents are meant to grant the patent holder exclusivity and control over who and how the patented ideas are implemented. Even if the patent holder agrees to give royalty-free licenses, this is anathema to your mission: You exist to make interoperability and communication possible. You are here to make the greatest benefit to all of society, you are not here to be a tool for monopolists. Many businesses and individuals depend on your work, please do not let it be tainted by greedy individuals and organizations. Sincerely, Gabriel Gonzalez Directory of Information Technology Continental Currency Services, Inc. 1108 E 17th St Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-667-6659
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