Title: Cisco's Statement about IPR Claimed in RFC 3488 Received: 14 June 2004 From: Robert Barr 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