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The only IPR policy that > applies to the IDPF TC members is the “Non-assert” IPR policy as stated > in the Charter. Non-assert is relevant to inclusion in Linux and is part of what the DCO considers. According to the OASIS IPR non-assert doesn't automatically trigger just because information has been shared within a TC. As the submitter you need to explain that all IP and license issues are accounted for because *in general* taking work-in-progress out of a industry workgroup with an IPR is a problematic thing to include in Linux. eg you can say that the 0.9 document this series linked to has properly reached "OASIS Standards Draft Deliverable" and is thus covered by the IPR, or you can explain that all Intel has confirmed outside OASIS that all parties that contribued to the document clear the IP release, or perhaps even that Intel is the only IP owner. This abnormal thing just needs to be explained, maintainer's can't be left to guess if IP issues are correct. Jason