Title: Cisco's Statement about IPR Claimed in RFC 3488
Received: 14 June 2004
From: Robert Barr <rbarr@cisco.com>

Cisco has one or more pending patent applications relating to the subject
matter of RFC 3488: "Cisco Systems Router-port Group Management Protocol
(RGMP)". If any claims of any issued Cisco patents are necessary for
implementing this RFC, any party will be able to obtain a license from Cisco
to use any such patent claims under reasonable, non-discriminatory terms,
with reciprocity, to implement and fully comply with the RFC.

For information contact:

Robert Barr
Worldwide Patent Counsel
Cisco Systems
408-525-9706
rbarr@cisco.com