The following was received on July 10, 2000 From: "Joseph M. Reagle Jr." This email is notice that a Chair of the xmldsig WG has received a pointer [1] to the following marketing claim about intellectual property that might be relevant to our work. I've been unable to communicate with representatives of the company or garner any other information about this claim. The following holds: Neither the [8]IESG/IETF or the [9]W3C take a position regarding (1) the validity or scope of any intellectual property right or other rights that might be claimed to pertain to the implementation or use of the technology, nor (2) the extent to which any license under such rights might or might not be available. http://www.w3.org/Signature/Disclosures.html __ [1] http://www.ilumin.com/technology/index.html The Digital Handshake Server Suite is iLumin's patent-pending, end-to-end, enforceable online transaction technology. A branded add-in service offering for any Internet site or eBusiness application, Digital Handshake dramatically reduces the inefficiencies, costs, time and error associated with today's extended and labor-intensive document and business closure cycle. This innovative transaction system enables multiple parties to interact, and each may be running dissimilar operating systems, databases and application technologies. The Digital Handshake technology employs digital signatures, XML and Web-enabled applications to create the first end-to-end, fully automated and legally binding business closure process. Its components include an Online Signing Room, a Digital Clerk and an e-Cabinet. Digital Handshake Assures users of: Secure Access to Documents Identity Authentication Data Security Document Integrity Compliance with Digital Signature Laws and Requirements Non-repudiation of Legally Binding Documents Secure Storage and Access Control Privacy and Confidentiality The Digital Handshake tech is designed to provide easy access to information using any Internet browser. It offers multiple levels of security for access control, identity authentication, and confidentially of sensitive legal documents. iLumin's security and tagging features enables only designated parties access to a document. Digital Handshake incorporates digital signature as well as tamper-proof encryption technologies. The use of XML-tagged "intelligent documents" supports multiple digital signatures and eliminates unauthorized changes. Sections of a document can be tagged to automate the processing as well as to ensure confidentiality and privacy.