How do I obtain permission to
reprint information from an IEEE standard?
In order to obtain permission to reprint information
from an IEEE standard, you need to contact IEEE-SA
Intellectual Property Rights for the Standards
Department. The communication can either be via e-mail
or letter sent via mail or fax.
What information should be included
in a request to reprint information?
The communication needs to cite the specific material
for which you are requesting permission. It also needs
to detail how the material will be distributed; for
example, a seminar with overheads and handouts, a
publication, or an annex to product information. We
need to know what the format of the distribution will
be; for example, hard copy only or via electronic
transmission. We need to be able to determine whether
it will be used internally or externally and whether
or not there will be a fee for the information. If
you have an estimated distribution volume, it would
be helpful to have that information as well. Contact
IEEE-SA Intellectual
Property Rights for further information.
Do I need to get permission to
make a copy or several copies of an IEEE standard?
The simple answer is yes. Any reproduction of IEEE
standards must be authorized by the Standards Department.
Typically, we license the reproduction of IEEE standards
based on the determination of whether it is an internal
or external use. The fee for internal use reproduction
is 30% of the current US list price of the standard
per copy. External use, usually for resale, is charged
at 70% of the current US list price per copy. Fees
for educational use only reproduction are substantially
lower than the external use pricing. Special situations
are also negotiable where the circumstances do not
entirely fit one use or the other. For licensing information,
contact IEEE-SA
Intellectual Property Rights.
Do I need to get permission to
reprint the abstract or scope of an IEEE standard?
The simple answer is no, you do not need permission.
The IEEE Standards Department views the abstract and
scope statements of IEEE standards as publicly available
information. We only request that you properly reference
the title and numeric designation of the standard.
If applicable, it would also be helpful to include
information about how to order the document. Some
of the the abstracts are available online. Please
check the IEEE
Standards Catalog for abstracts that are available.
They're linked to the designation of the standard.
The correct title of any IEEE standard includes both
its numeric designation and its descriptive text title.
An example would be: IEEE Std 1076-1993, IEEE Standard
VHDL Language Reference Manual. The numeric designation
begins with "IEEE Std" followed by the project
number, in this case "1076," followed by
the year of completion of the project. The descriptive
text title always begins with "IEEE," which
is followed by the level of standard (Standard, Recommended
Practice, Guide, or Trial-Use Standard). Thereafter,
the project name appears.
Do I need permission to reference
an IEEE standard?
It is not necessary for anyone to advise the IEEE
when they are referencing an IEEE standard. If there
are marketing opportunities, it may be helpful to
get in touch with the IEEE Standards Department in
order to provide ordering information or distribution
availability. However, there is no requirement for
notification. An IEEE standard may be cited just as
you would cite any other copyrighted material.
What is the IEEE patent policy
with regard to standards in development?
The patent policy can be found in clause 6 of the
IEEE-SA
Standards Board Bylaws. You can find the patent
procedure in the IEEE-SA Standards Board Operations
Manual Section 6, subclause 6.3.
What information does the IEEE
keep on file with regard to patents in standards?
In cases where the patent holder has been identified
to the IEEE Standards Department, the patent policy
requires that the patent holder provide us with a
letter of assurance with regard to its willingness
to license the patented technology under reasonable
and non-discriminatory terms. These letters of assurance,
along with the patent number if known, as well as
the contact name, address, and phone number, are maintained
on file at the IEEE Standards Department. In addition,
the contact information is available in a Patent Report
which is available on the IEEE Standards Website.
The Patent Report, entitled "IEEE-SA Records
of IEEE Standards-Related Patents" and its Introduction
contain both "historical" and the most current
information available received by the IEEE Standards
Department in relation to known patents which may
affect the practice of IEEE standards. We are continuously
cataloging letters of assurance received in order
to access information more readily. All information
on file with the IEEE Standards Department will be
made available to the public upon request. For information,
please contact the PatCom Administrator.
What should I do if I become
aware that an organization/company is claiming conformance
to a draft standard of the IEEE?
If you become aware that an organization/company
is claiming conformance to a Draft Standard of the
IEEE, you should send a formal written notification
(including the company name, address, and a copy of
the offending claim, etc.) to:
Secretary, IEEE Standards Board
Standards Department
445 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Upon receipt of the notification, the status of the
draft will be verified and a letter will be sent to
the organization/company indicating that the document
they are claiming conformance to is a draft standard
and has not yet been fully reviewed for completeness,
functionality, or interoperability, and is subject
to change at any time prior to approval as an IEEE
Standard.
