New IPR Policy Effective 1 October 2007:

The Board of Directors of the Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. adopted the current Policy Regarding Intellectual Property Rights on 11 July 2007. It went into effect on 1 October 2007 after a 60-day notification period to members that started on 1 August 2007.

You will find the Policy at Intellectual Property Rights Policy of the Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc., dated 11 July 2007.

You may obtain the President's Transmittal Letter dated 1 August 2007 that provides a synopsis of the changes to the policy and an overview of the transition plan to it.