The Contributions mechanism is intended for the input of content in some form (a completed document, model or piece of code) which will be of benefit to the member community. Examples of Contributions include:
When you submit your contribution, you will be asked if there is any IPR to declare with the submission and the IPR mode of the submission. If this contribution is for a specific project, the IPR mode of the contribution should align with the IPR mode of that project. For a brief explanation of IPR modes, please see below. If there are any Patents or Patents Pending associated with your submission, you should definitely select "Yes". If you’re not sure, please select "Yes" and a TM Forum staff member will contact you to clarify. To learn more about the TM Forum IPR Policy or the TM Forum Bylaws, click on the appropriate link. In addition, prior to and immediately following a TM Forum Action Week (TAW) event, the ability to submit a contribution for use at TM Forum Action Week will be provided. A TM Forum Action Week contribution can be identified by selecting the “TAW Contribution” option in the drop down selection list. If the “TAW Contribution” does not appear, contributions are not being accepted for TM Forum Action Week at that time, and the regular “Contribution” option should be used. Note: The Contributions tab is not designed for (this list is not exhaustive):
Note: Contributions will be made available in the Downloads area after a short review to ensure submitted material is appropriate. TM Forum IPR Modes RAND: Patent holding contributors can charge for license patents on Reasonable and Non- Discriminatory terms. RAND RF: Patent holding contributors provide IPR on royalty-free basis but can set other conditions on Reasonable and Non- Discriminatory basis. TM Forum Click-thru (FCTL): Patent holding contributors provide IPR on royalty free basis with pre-defined conditions. For additional information please visit the TM Forum IPR Policy web page. |
Project Contributions are formal contributions to a Project team by a project participant. The individual making the project contribution must be a member of the associated project. In addition, the IPR mode of the project contribution must match the IPR mode of the project.
The project contribution may be used by that project team only. The team may use the contribution as is or develop derivatives of the contribution.
If a contribution has Intellectual Property declarations associated with a contribution, this is clearly visible by reviewers and consumers of the contribution.
Help is at hand! Just reach out to your project's Collaboration Manager who will be happy to help you with your submission
The contribution can then be found on the Contributions page of your Project space (look for the Contributions link in the Space Shortcuts on the left hand side navigation). To get the latest version click the "Refresh" link below the list
TM Forum Contributions are contributions to the TM Forum, not to a single specific project. Any TM Forum member can submit a TM Forum contribution.
TM Forum contribution are submitted on the Forum Contribution page. Click on the submit button and a form will be displayed. On this form, the IPR mode of the contribution needs to be selected. If a you wish to declare Intellectual Property Rights on a contribution, you will be able to do so within the submission form. Then all subsequent reviewers or consumers of the contribution will view this declaration prior to reviewing the contribution. The submitted contribution will be routed to your company's IPR contact for approval. Once the contribution is approved, it will be made available for all TM Forum members to view.
You will be able to view all TM Forum Contributions on the appropriate page (to be added).
You may use any TM Forum Contribution where the IPR mode of the contribution matches the IPR mode of your project.