[TEMPLATE] Dear members of IETF,
If the informations I have are correct, I've heard that the IETF has
been called to evaluate the proposal for a standard for "TLS
authorization" which, as far as I know, is patent encumbered.
That patent in question is claimed by RedPhone Security. RedPhone has
given a license to anyone who implements the protocol, but they still
threaten to sue anyone that uses it.
Much of the communication on the Internet happens between computers
according to standards that define common languages. Unfortunately,
discussions about possible new standards are tempting opportunities
for people who would prefer to profit by extending control over our
communities of programmers and users.
If someone holds a software patent on a technique that a programmer or
user has to use in order to make use of a standard, then no one is
free without getting permission from and paying the patent holder.
We depend on organizations like You, the Internet Engineering Task
Force, to evaluate new proposals for standards and make sure that they
are not encumbered by patents or any other sort of restriction that
would prevent users and programmers from participating in the
world they define.
Despite claims that RedPhone have offered a license for implementation
of this protocol, users of this protocol would still be threatened by
the patent. I think it would be great if the IETF continued to
oppose this standard until RedPhone provide a royalty-free license
for all users.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards.
<your name or pseudonym here>
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