Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures ASTM International Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures

Copyright Constitutional Clause: “The Congress shall have power to promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for a limited time to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries…” U.S. Constitution art. I, § 8, cl. 8 Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §101) “Original works of Authorship” “Fixed in a Tangible Medium” 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

What are the rights protected? Reproduction Who can Copyright? Author Employer (Work-for-Hire) Assignee What are the rights protected? Reproduction Derivative Works Distribution/Sale 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

How does ASTM acquire ownership/copyright? Assignment Membership Application “You agree, by your participation in ASTM… to have transferred and assigned any and all interest you possess or may possess, including copyright, in the development of ASTM standards or ASTM IP to ASTM.” 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

Intellectual Property Policy V.D. By participating in any ASTM International technical committee and/or participating in the creation, development and/or adoption of ASTM IP, participants and committee members acknowledge that the copyright to such IP resides in ASTM. Each ASTM member . . . transfer[s] any and all ownership interest, including copyright . . . to ASTM. If requested, you agree to execute any and all additional documents necessary and appropriate to transfer and effectuate ownership of such rights… 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

Right From The Beginning When does a standard/draft become ASTM IP? Right From The Beginning 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

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When/How does a Research Report become ASTM IP? Again, From The Beginning and From Assignment (or Work-For-Hire) 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

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JOINT STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT Means Sharing IP If ASTM IP, must follow ASTM Practice 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

If Another’s IP (ISO, EI, API) Need to follow: ASTM Procedure: ASTM IP Policy V1.4.2: Staff should obtain written permission from other organization Other Organization’s Procedure(s) – if any 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

TRADEMARKS ASTM Logo Policy: Cannot be used to signify or imply approval or certification by ASTM of Business, Product or Services 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004

PATENTS Reg. 15: Preference for Generic Standard w/o Patents Committee determines if Patent necessary for inclusion Final standard must include FN asking for alternatives Committee must promptly consider alternatives Related: Reg. F+S F.4 Specific Sources of Supply 11, 775 total standards as of 12/31/07 3018 total standards actions in 2007 – review and revision of 25% of ASTM’s standards portfolio VM’s-473-reflects 11% increase over 2006 and 100% increase since we offered use of technology in 2004