After appropriate consultation, the PAG may conclude:
1. The initial concern has been resolved, enabling the Working Group to continue.
2. The Working Group should be instructed to consider designing around the identified claims.
3. The Team should seek further information and evaluation, including and not limited to evaluation of the patents in question or the terms under which acceptable licensing may be available.
4. The Working Group should be terminated.
5. The Recommendation (if it has already been issued) should be rescinded
Outcomes 4 or 5 require an Advisory Committee review and Director's decision. In any case, the PAG must state its proposal and reasons in a public W3C document.
W3C Proposed Policy 19 March 2003:
7.5. PAG Conclusion 7.5.1. Possible PAG Conclusions
After appropriate consultation, the PAG may conclude:
1. The initial concern has been resolved, enabling the Working Group to continue.
2. The Working Group should be instructed to consider designing around the identified claims.
3. The Team should seek further information and evaluation, including and not limited to evaluation of the patents in question or the terms under which W3C RF licensing requirements may be met.
4. The Working Group should be terminated.
5. The Recommendation (if it has already been issued) should be rescinded.
6. Alternative licensing terms should be considered. The procedure in section 7.5.3 must be followed.
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5.3. PAG Conclusion
After appropriate consultation, the PAG may conclude:
1. The initial concern has been resolved, enabling the Working Group to continue.
2. The Working Group should be instructed to consider designing around the identified claims.
3. The Team should seek further information and evaluation, including and not limited to evaluation of the patents in question or the terms under which acceptable licensing may be available.
4. The Working Group should be terminated.
5. The Recommendation (if it has already been issued) should be rescinded
Outcomes 4 or 5 require an Advisory Committee review and Director's decision. In any case, the PAG must state its proposal and reasons in a public W3C document.
W3C Proposed Policy 19 March 2003:
7.5. PAG Conclusion
7.5.1. Possible PAG Conclusions
After appropriate consultation, the PAG may conclude:
1. The initial concern has been resolved, enabling the Working Group to continue.
2. The Working Group should be instructed to consider designing around the identified claims.
3. The Team should seek further information and evaluation, including and not limited to evaluation of the patents in question or the terms under which W3C RF licensing requirements may be met.
4. The Working Group should be terminated.
5. The Recommendation (if it has already been issued) should be rescinded.
6. Alternative licensing terms should be considered. The procedure in section 7.5.3 must be followed.