WHAT THIS MEANS

11.1 If you are going to use others’ methodologies, get their permission.

11.2 If you contribute to the proprietary methods of a colleague, respect the original owner’s rights. If a colleague contributes to your proprietary methods, acknowledge his or her contribution. (Proprietary methods are those for which one holds a property interest such as a patent, copyright or trademark, or has filed for one of these.)

11.3 Respect and protect the relationship of a colleague with his or her when you are called in to help the colleague with an engagement.

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