Hello:

I have 2 comments on the “UCA IPR – Draft – 8/9/10” document. 

1) In 8.b, it is not clear if another company makes a contribution that reads on Company X’s IP.  Clearly, Company X did not make the contribution so it should not be obligated to the terms of 8.b.  However, the UCA work product will include this IP that Company X owns (and did not contribute).  There does not appear to be any IP review of a UCA work product with any associated rules covering disclosure of IP included but not contributed by the owner.  Please advise here.

2) Regarding 8.b.i, it is typically very difficult to state terms and pricing before making a contribution.  If terms and pricing are not provided as part of the contribution, does it mean the contribution will be free?

Overall, as someone else has suggested, I think it would be very helpful to have a teleconference to discuss this document and associated Objectives further.

Thank you,

Ted Booth