Who must sign the GS1 IP Policy?
An authorized signing authority representing your company’s headquarters must sign the GS1 IP Policy and Working Group Opt-In Agreements. Only one agreement is necessary per company. Recommended reading for the signing authority:
- GSMP User Guide: A high level overview of the Global Standards Management Process (GSMP).
- GS1 IP Policy Made Simple: Explains the intent of the IP Policy
- Frequently Asked Questions about the IP Policy
- All GS1 IP Policy Forms
- Working Group Charters/Opt-In Agreements
If your legal department has questions about the IP Policy and would like to schedule a call with our legal staff, please submit a request to gsmp@gs1.org.
More resources:
- For newcomers to IP
- IP at GS1
- What do I sign to participate in groups?
- Opting in and out of GSMP Work Groups
- Download our document called "GS1’s IP Policy Made Simple"
- Download a set of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about the GS1 IP Policy
- All GS1 IP Policy Forms
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