- From: Edward Terry <eterry@crosswinds.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 10:47:21 -0400
- To: <www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org>
I would like to urge in the strongest possible terms that you not allow patents on W3C standards. Patented technology should not be considered for inclusion in a W3C specification. Any company which wants its technology included in a standard should have to surrender any and all patents. This is essential to allow small businesses and independent developers a realistic chance to compete. The fact that W3C is considering allowing patents on its standards gives a definite appearance of impropriety. It gives the appearance that W3C has the interests of large corporations at heart. Please preserve your reputation for impartiality by rejecting patents on W3C standards. I am aware that W3C does not have a policy of only writing specifications that could be implemented free. This does not mean, however, that you cannot adopt such a policy. I would like to urge you to do so. Thank you.
Received on Friday, 5 October 2001 10:54:55 UTC