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June 15, 2004

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ANSI Submits Analysis of IPR Policies on Trade with China (June 11, 2004) “The trade challenges facing U.S. industry can be tied directly to intellectual property rights (IPR) concerns in certain standards-development organizations.” This analysis was included in a white paper by the ANSI Patent Group highlighting potential trade barriers that result when other countries mandate conformance to national standards developed in a closed process. more…

NSS Committee Issues Call for Participation on Working Groups for Revision of National Standards Strategy (June 11, 2004) On May 18, a new committee formed to consider revisions to the U.S. National Standards Strategy (NSS) met for the first time in Washington, DC. During discussions at this initial assembly it was agreed that subgroups would be formed to advance particular aspects of the project. more…

Public Participation Tops ISO Consumer Policy Committee Deliberations (June 15, 2004) How consumers are participating in the decision-making processes of international standardizing bodies and in public policy activities was one of many questions raised at a May 17 workshop of the Consumer Policy Committee of ISO. more…

Standards Community Launches Partnership with DoE and NREL to Support Hydrogen Fuel Initiative (June 10, 2004) The U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, ANSI, and members of the U.S. codes and standards community have finalized plans for a partnership project to develop a comprehensive online hydrogen fuel cell portal. more…

ANSI to Host U.S. Leaders of ISO and IEC Committees at Conference December 1-2, 2004 (June 5, 2004) Scheduled for December 1-2, 2004 in Arizona, ANSI will host a specialized conference for U.S. leaders and activists in committees of the ISO and the IEC where they can discuss key international standardization issues and related U.S. strategies and tactics. more… ALSO OF INTEREST…

ANSI Appoints Peggy Jensen, CPA, as Vice President of Finance, Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Simon Pugh Named Honorary Chair of World Standards Day 2004

DoE’s Neil Rossmeissl Stresses Standards at ANSI’s June Caucus

Horse Loses Triple Crown, Jockeys Keep the Helmet, For Now

“ Stars and Stripes” Shine on Flag Day

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International Personnel Certification Summit: The 21st Century Solution to Workforce Competitiveness July 13-14, 2004 – Washington, DC

IEC Centennial Celebration September 22, 2004 – St. Louis, MO

World Standards Week 2004 October 11-15, 2004 – Washington, DC TRAINING It’s always a good time to learn more…

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