1. TGp September Opening Presentation
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September 2006
TGp September Opening Presentation
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September 2006
Abstract
Introduction and opening statements for September TGp meetings.
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3. Membership & Anti-Trust
September 2006
Membership & Anti-Trust
Individual membership
In all IEEE standards meetings, membership is by individual, hence you do not represent a company or organization.
Anti-Trust laws
The Anti-Trust laws forbid the discussion of prices within our meetings.
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4. September 2006
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5. Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings
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Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings
September 2006
Don’t discuss the validity/essentiality of patents/patent claims
Don’t discuss the cost of specific patent use
Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions
Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions, or market share
Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation
Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object.
If you have questions, contact the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee Administrator at or visit
This slide set is available at
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised January 2006)
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6. Attendance, Voting & Document Status
September 2006
Attendance, Voting & Document Status
Make sure your badges are correct
Questions on Voting status, Ballot pool, Access to Reflector or member’s area
see Harry Worstell –
If you plan to make a submission be sure it does not contain company logos or advertising
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7. Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance
September 2006
Attendance
Register
Indicate attendance
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8. September 2006
Goals of meeting
Review outcome of previous meetings and teleconferences – new draft version 1.1
Approve new draft 1.1 as basis for remaining work
Plan for letter ballot
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9. September 2006
Agenda
As posted in original : wg-tentative-agenda-september-2006.xls
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