Every ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) shall comply with the normative policies contained in this section. The ASD may choose to: 1) include the text that follows, as  appropriate, in its accredited procedures along with any additional information as required; or 2) submit to ANSI a written statement of full compliance with these policies in addition to policy  statements that satisfy the requirements set-forth in this section.

If an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) receives a notice that a proposed ANS or an approved ANS may require the use of such a patent claim, the procedures in this clause shall be followed.

(a) assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any essential patent claim(s); or

(b) assurance that a license to such essential patent claim(s) will be made available to applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard

3.1.2 Record of statement

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of any such claim(s) or of any patent rights in connection  therewith. If a patent holder has filed a statement of willingness to grant a  license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license, then details may be obtained from the standards developer.

3.1.4 Responsibility for identifying patents

Neither the ASD nor ANSI is responsible for identifying patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to their attention.

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Every ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) shall comply with the normative policies contained in this section. The ASD may choose to: 1) include the text that follows, as  appropriate, in its accredited procedures along with any additional information as required; or 2) submit to ANSI a written statement of full compliance with these policies in addition to policy  statements that satisfy the requirements set-forth in this section.

If an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) receives a notice that a proposed ANS or an approved ANS may require the use of such a patent claim, the procedures in this clause shall be followed.

(a) assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any essential patent claim(s); or

(b) assurance that a license to such essential patent claim(s) will be made available to applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard 

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of any such claim(s) or of any patent rights in connection  therewith. If a patent holder has filed a statement of willingness to grant a  license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license, then details may be obtained from the standards developer.

Neither the ASD nor ANSI is responsible for identifying patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to their attention.

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Text substantially revised and  reformatted and numbered from previous versions

The following revised ANSI Patent Policy represents the consensus of the Patent Group (and the Policy Committee to which it reports, the Intellectual Property Rights Policy Committee) and has been approved by the ANSI National Policy Committee (NPC) to be included in the ANSI Essential Requirements. Additional issues are under consideration by the Patent Group on an ongoing basis and further discussions of such issues may result in additional changes to the Patent Policy in the future.

Every ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) shall comply with the normative policies contained in this section. The ASD may choose to: 1) include the text that follows, as appropriate, in its accredited procedures along with any additional information as required; or 2) submit to ANSI a written statement of full compliance with these policies in addition to policy statements that satisfy the requirements set-forth in this section

3.1       ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

If  an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) receives a notice that a proposed ANS or an approved ANS may require the use of such a patent claim, the procedures in this clause shall be followed. [

either: 

3.1.2   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement shall be placed and retained in the files of both the ASD and ANSI [new text to replace " of the Institute "

3.1.3   Notice

When the ASD [new text] receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in a) or b) above, the standard shall include a note as follows: 

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer. 

3.1.4   Responsibility for identifying patents

Neither the ASD nor ANSI [Revised text]  is responsible for identifying patents for which a license may  be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

3.1       ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed [last use of term 'proposed' ] American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item [Last use of this terminology .... replaced by "patent claim" , if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute [last use  term 'Institute' ]  receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention  [Last use of this terminology .... replaced by "patent claim" ], the procedures in this clause shall be followed.  

3.1.1   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a  proposed [last use of  sole term 'proposed' ] American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the identified party or patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) [Last use of this text] either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

a)     a license will be made available without compensation to the applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

b) a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination. [Last use of this sole wording ]

3.1.2   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

3.1.3   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in a) or b) above, the standard shall include a note as follows:  

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer.

3.1.4   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

Paragraph 1.2.11   ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards  from ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed  American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute  receives a notice that a proposed  American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in 1.2.11.1 through 1.2.11.4 shall be followed.

1.2.11.1   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the identified party or patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1. a license will be made available without compensation to the applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

2.  a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

1.2.11.2   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

1.2.11.3   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in 1.2.11.1 a) or b), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer.

1.2.11.4   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

1.2.11   ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in 1.2.11.1 through 1.2.11.4 shall be followed.

1.2.11.1   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the identified party or patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1. a license will be made available without compensation to the applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or
2. a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

1.2.11.2   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

1.2.11.3   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in 1.2.11.1 a) or b), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer.

1.2.11.4   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer.

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards

1.2.11. ANSI Patent Policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards
There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in 1.2.11.1 through 1.2.11.4 shall be followed.

1.2.11.1. Statement from Patent Holder
Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the identified party or patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either: assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1. a license will be made available without compensation to the applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or
2. a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

1.2.11.2. Record of Statement
A record of the patent holder's statement shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

1.2.11.3. Notice 

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in (1.2.11.1 (a)) or (b)), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE - The user's attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer.

1.2.11.4. Responsibility for Identifying Patents
The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.  

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

 1.2.11 ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards  ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards March 1997 

1. 2.11   ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in 1.2.11.1 through 1.2.11.4 shall be followed.

1.2.11.1   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the identified party or patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that such party does not hold and does not currently intend holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1. a license will be made available without compensation to the applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or
2. a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

1.2.11.2   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute [previous text called for terms and conditions to be submitted to ANSI for review by counsel and for a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination]

1.2.11.3   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in 1.2.11.1 a) or b), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the standards developer.

1.2.11.4   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

  ANSI patent policy - Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards  ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards   March 1995  

1. 2.11   ANSI patent policy

Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in 1.2.11.1 through 1.2.11.4 shall be followed.

1.2.11.1   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the  patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

a)   a license will be made available without compensation to applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

b)   a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

The terms and conditions of any license shall be submitted to ANSI for review by its counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of terms and conditions of the license [last version of text that included this requirement]

1.2.11.2   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement (and a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) [last version of text that included this requirement] shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

1.2.11.3   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in 1.2.11.1 a) or b), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

1.2.11.4   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

Annex I  

ANSI patent policy

I.1 Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in Clause I.2  through I.5  shall be followed.

I.2   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the  patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

a)   a license will be made available without compensation to  applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

b)   a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

The terms and conditions of any license shall be submitted to ANSI for review by its counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of terms and conditions of the license

I.3   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement (and a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

I.4   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in I.2.(a) or I.2 (b), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

I.5   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.  

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

   September 1987  ANSI Patent Policy 

Appendix  I  

ANSI’s patent policy

I.1   Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in Sections  I.2  through I.5  shall be followed.

I.2   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the  patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1)   a license will be made available without compensation to  applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

2)   a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

The terms and conditions of any license shall be submitted to ANSI for review by its counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of terms and conditions of the license

I.3   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement (and a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

I.4   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in I.2.(1) or I.2 (2), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE – The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

I.5   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.  

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

  1983  ANSI Patent Policy Appendix D

D1   Inclusion of Patents in American National Standards

There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention [return to this text, previous text "United States patent" , the procedures in Sections  D2  through D5  shall be followed.

D2   Statement from patent holder

Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the  patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1)   a license will be made available without compensation to  applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

2)   a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

The terms and conditions of any license shall be submitted to ANSI for review by its counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of terms and conditions of the license.

D3   Record of statement

A record of the patent holder’s statement (and a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

D4   Notice

When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in D.2.(1) or D.2 (2), the standard shall include a note as follows:

NOTE –  [First use of the text " Note - " from previous versions  The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

D5   Responsibility for identifying patents

The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.  

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

   1977  ANSI Patent procedure 7.4 

7.4 Patents There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in Sections  7.4.1  through 7.4.4   shall be followed.

7.4.1  Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the  patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any  United States Patent covering any [last use of this text]  invention whose use would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1)   a license will be made available without compensation to  applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

2)   a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

The terms and conditions of any license shall be submitted to ANSI for review by its counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of terms and conditions of the license. On the advice of  Institute counsel the Executive Standards Council shall determine, prior to approval, whether or not the patent situation would disqualify the standard for consideration.   [last use of this text]

7.4.2  A record of the patent holder’s statement (and a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

7.4.3  When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in 7.4.(1) or 7.4 (2), the standard shall include a note as follows:

The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

No representation or warranty is made or implied that this is the only license that may be required to avoid infringement in the use of this standard. [Last use of this text]

7.4.4  The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.  

7.4.5 Compliance with the procedures in 7.4.1 through 7.4.4 is mandatory for Institute approval of a proposed standard that may require use of a patented item.   [last use of this text] 

(This text Copyright by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), This material may be copied without permission from ANSI only if and to the extent that the text is not altered in any fashion and ANSI’s copyright is clearly noted)

7.4 Patents  There is no objection in principle to drafting a proposed American National Standard in terms that include the use of a patented item, if it is considered that technical reasons justify this approach.

If the Institute receives a notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the procedures in Sections  7.4.1  through 7.4.4   shall be followed.

7.4.1  Prior to approval of such a proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the  patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) either:  assurance in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any United States Patent [first use of the term "United States Patent" ] covering any invention whose use would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard or assurance that:

1)   a license will be made available without compensation to  applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard; or

2)   a license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

The terms and conditions of any license shall be submitted to ANSI for review by its counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of terms and conditions of the license.

7.4.2  A record of the patent holder’s statement (and a statement of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

7.4.3  When the Institute receives from a patent holder the assurance set forth in 7.4.(1) or 7.4 (2), the standard shall include a note as follows:

The user’s attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

No representation or warranty is made or implied that this is the only license that may be required to avoid infringement in the use of this standard.

7.4.4 The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents for which a license may be required by an American National Standard or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention.

 7.4.5  Compliance with the procedures in 7.4.1 through 7.4.4 is mandatory for Institute approval of a proposed standard that may require use of a patented item. [ this   phraseology slightly rephrased from previous]

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Patents. If it is considered that technical reasons justify drawing up an American National Standard in terms which include the use of a patented item there is no objective in principle to such a step .[no reference to "who" is doing the considering ... previous text identified the "Technical Standards Board"]

If the Institute receives notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the following procedure shall be followed:

1. Prior to approval of such proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) assurance either in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any United States patent covering any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard; or that: 

(a) A license will be made available without compensation to applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard or,

(b) A license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.

In either event, the terms and conditions of the license shall be submitted for review by Institute counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the license.

2. A record of the patent holder's statement (and of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

3. When the Institute receives from a patent holder assurance as set forth in 1(a) or 1(b) above with respect to a proposed American National Standard, such standard shall include a note as follows:

"The user's attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

"By publication of this standard, no position in taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

"No representation or warranty is made or implied that this is the only license that this is the only license that may be required to avoid infringement in the use of this standard."

4. The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents under which a license may be required by an American National Standard, or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents which are brought to its attention.

5. No proposed American National Standard    with respect to which the Institute has received notice that such standard may require the use of a patented invention, shall be approved by the Institute excepted upon compliance with these procedures. [last use of this specific  text]

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        Patent Procedures  August 1970  Paragraph 86

86. If it is considered by a Technical Standards Board that technical reasons justify drawing up an American National Standard in terms which include the use of a patented item there is no objective in principle to such a step. [First use of text adding the role delegated  to a Technical Standards Board considers use of   a patented item in a standard  justified on technical reasons]

If the Institute receives notice that a proposed American National Standard may require the use of a patented invention, the following procedure shall be followed: [note essentially "If ... then" construction "IF" something happens ... then certain procedures apply.]

1. Prior to approval of such proposed American National Standard, the Institute shall receive from the patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) assurance either in the form of a general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee does not hold and does not anticipate holding any United States patent covering any invention the use of which would be required for compliance with the proposed American National Standard; or that 

(a) A license will be made available without compensation to applicants desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard or,

(b) A license will be made available to applicants under reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination.   [First use of phrase]

In either event, the terms and conditions of the license shall be submitted for review by Institute counsel, together with a statement of the number of independent licensees, if any, which have accepted or indicated their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the license. 

2. A record of the patent holder's statement (and of the basis for considering such terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination) [First use of requirement that  the basis for considering submitted terms and conditions free of any unfair discrimination should be made, although not stated whose makes this evaluation] shall be placed and retained in the files of the Institute.

3. When the Institute receives from a patent holder assurance as set forth in 1(a) or 1(b) above with respect to a proposed American National Standard, such standard shall include a note as follows:

"The user's attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an invention covered by patent rights.

"By publication of this standard, no position in taken with respect to the validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith. The patent holder has, however, filed a statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. Details may be obtained from the publisher

"No representation or warranty is made or implied that this is the only license  that may be required to avoid infringement in the use of this standard."

4. The Institute shall not be responsible for identifying all patents under which a license may be required by an American National Standard, or for conducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents which are brought to its attention.

[First use of defensive explanation of certain responsibilities not being taken  what publication does not mean with respect to patents. ]

5. No proposed American National Standard    with respect to which the Institute has received notice that such standard may require the use of a patented invention, shall be approved by the Institute excepted upon compliance with these procedures [First use of text that links compliance with the procedures and approval of a standard]

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84. Patents  Every effort should be made to avoid the use of patented items in American National Standards.  However a patented item may be included if it would suffer if left out or if only the patented item is available for the intended purpose of the standard.  [Latter Phraseology generally consistent with concept of a patent essential to practice the standard ... later text adds concept   that  use of   a patented item in a standard has been  justified on technical reasons ]

If the Institute determines that a proposed American National Standard requires the use of a patented invention, the following shall be complied with: [Note ACTIVE role of the Institute in determining that a standard requires use of a patented invention]

Prior to approval of a proposed American National Standard (which may require the use of a patented invention, the Institute shall receive from the patent holder (in a form approved by the Institute) [First indication there may be an approved form or format for completing a statement of assurance ] assurance that either:

(1) a license will be made available without compensation to any applicant desiring to utilize the license for the purpose of implementing the standard or

(2) a license will be made available to any applicant(s) under specified terms and conditions that are demonstrably [alternate text: reasonable and non-discriminatory]  nonexclusionary. The terms and conditions of the license in either event, shall be submitted [alternate text: in confidence] for review by Institute counsel with a statement of the number of independent licensees which have accepted, or indicated their acceptance of, the terms and conditions of the license. [First use of text  that terms and conditions were to be submitted and Institute counsel is to review them]

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     1959   11.6 Procedures of American Standards Association

11.6 Patents Standards should not include items whose production is covered by patents unless the patent holder agrees to and does make available to any interested and qualified party a license on reasonable terms or unless other unpatented competing items are included within the standards and the patented item would suffer were it left out.

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    1956  11 Procedures of American Standards Association

11.  Patented Items  American Standards should not include items whose production is covered by patents unless the patent holder agrees to and does make available to any interested and qualified party a license on reasonable terms or unless the requirements of the standard can be met by the use of unpatented competing items and the patented item would suffer were it left out.

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  1932 Relation of Patented Designs or Methods to Standards

Minutes of Meeting of Standards Council November 30, 1932  Relation of Patented Designs or Methods to Standards   It was reported that the Committee on Procedure, in the meeting of August 17, 1932, had recommended: "That as a general proposition patented designs or methods should not be incorporated in standards. However each case should  be considered on its merits, and if a patentee be willing to grant such rights as will avoid monopolistic tendencies, favorable consideration to the inclusion of such patented designs in a standards might be given." Upon motion, it was unanimously RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure be incorporated in the revision of PR 27

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