Hi,

> I don't think that it is usually necessary to ask contributors to file an
> ICLA in order to send a patch.

Correct, it is not required, as someone who has signed an ICLA (i.e a 
committer) will merge the patch.

> If I understand correctly such ICLA is required only for new committers and
> in case of some large contribution,

That is correct.

> like when a company donates some code
> and then they need to ensure that all of the previous contributors to that
> code base agree with the ASLv2 licence terms.

Companies typically use a software grant to accomplish this, but ICLAs/CCLAs 
may also be required.

Kind Regards,
Justin
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