Received August 11, 2000 From: Gib Ritenour Nortel Networks may seek patent protection on technology described in the following Internet Draft:. In relation to any IETF standard incorporating any such technology, Nortel Networks hereby agrees to license on fair, reasonable, reciprocal and non- discriminatory terms, any patent claims it owns covering such technology, solely to the extent such technology is essential to comply with such standard. Any questions related to this statement may be addressed to: Gib Ritenour Director, Technical Standards & Patent Strategy Nortel Networks e-mail: gibr@nortelnetworks.com