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Call for comments:Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings
by At-Large Staff July 25, 2012

July 25, 2012

Dear All, Please find a Call for Comments sent through by the GNSO Secretariat. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org **************************** http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-25jul12-en.htm Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings Comment/Reply Periods (*)Important Information Links Comment Open:25 July 2012 Comment Close:15 August 2012 Close Time (UTC):23:59 UTCPublic Comment Announcement <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-25jul12-en.htm> Reply Open:16 August 2012To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:udrp-locking@icann.org> Reply Close:5 September 2012View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/udrp-locking/> Close Time (UTC):23:59 UTCReport of Public Comments Brief Overview Originating Organization:GNSO Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings PDP Working Group Categories/Tags: * Top Level Domains * Policy Processes * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief):The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings Working Group is looking for public input in order to have a clear understanding of the exact nature and scope of issues encountered with the locking of a domain name subject to UDRP Proceedings. Current Status:The GNSO Council initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) on this topic in December 2011. A Working Group has now been formed and is looking for public input to help inform its deliberations. Next Steps:The Working Group will review the public input received and consider it as part of its deliberations on the topic and charter questions. Staff Contact:Marika KoningsEmail:policy-staff@icann.org <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Locki ng%20of%20a%20Domain%20Name%20Subject%20to%20UDRP%20Proceedings%20public%20c omment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose As noted in the Issue Report on the state of the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy, there currently is no requirement to lock a domain name in the period between the filing of a complaint and the commencement of proceedings. In addition, it is unclear what is meant with 'status quo' as used in the UDRP (see http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy <http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy> ). As a result, the GNSO Council decided to initiate a Policy Development Process on the requirement to lock a domain name subject to UDRP proceedings. The WG Charter recommends that the Working Group as a first step, request public input on this issue in order to have a clear understanding of the exact nature and scope of issues encountered with the locking of a domain name subject to UDRP Proceedings. This public comment forum is one of the mechanisms that the Working Group is using to obtain such input. The Working Group would welcome any information, comments and/or suggestions that are deemed helpful to get a better understanding of the exact nature and scope of issues encountered with the locking of a domain name subject to UDRP Proceedings. In addition, input may be provided on the following charter questions that the WG is expected to address: * Whether the creation of an outline of a proposed procedure, which a complainant must follow in order for a registrar to place a domain name on registrar lock, would be desirable. [Note from the WG: only the UDRP Provider can notify a Registrar that a complaint has been officially filed and in the vast majority of cases, Registrars will only implement a lock based on the request by the UDRP Provider] * Whether the creation of an outline of the steps of the process that a registrar can reasonably expect to take place during a UDRP dispute would be desirable. * Whether the time frame by which a registrar must lock a domain after a UDRP has been filed should be standardized. * Whether what constitutes a "locked" domain name should be defined. * Whether, once a domain name is 'locked' pursuant to a UDRP proceeding, the registrant information for that domain name may be changed or modified. * Whether additional safeguards should be created for the protection of registrants in cases where the domain name is locked subject to a UDRP proceeding. In order to obtain further information on the current practices of registrars and experiences of UDRP Providers, the WG conducted a survey and developed a summary of findings which interested parties may want to review as you prepare your comments (see https://community.icann.org/x/l6-bAQ <https://community.icann.org/x/l6-bAQ> ). Section II: Background At its 15 December meeting, the GNSO Council initiated a PDP <http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#201112> on the requirement to lock a domain name subject to UDRP proceedings.A discussion on the requirements of locking a domain name subject to UDRP proceedings was initially conducted as part of the Inter-Registrar Transfer Part B PDP. As a result of that process, it was noted that "locking a domain name registration subject to a UDRP dispute should be a best practice." However, the WG "noted that any changes to making this a requirement should be considered in the context of any potential UDRP review." Subsequently, several community members called out this issue in their comments on the state of the UDRP Issue Report <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/udrp/udrp-final-issue-report-03oct11-en.pdf> [PDF, 2.69 MB] published in October 2011, and as a result, the GNSO Council initiated a PDP on this specific issue only. A sample of the community comments is below: * "No requirement to lock names in period between filing complaint and commencement of proceedings." * "Need clarification of domain locking." * "Unclear what is meant by "Status Quo." * "No explanation of 'Legal Lock' mechanisms and when they go into effect or when they should be removed." Section III: Document and Resource Links * Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings PDP Working Group Charter <https://community.icann.org/display/udrpproceedings/3.+WG+Charter> * Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy <http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy> * The state of the UDRP Issue Report <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/udrp/udrp-final-issue-report-03oct11-en.pdf> [PDF, 2.69 MB] * Working Group Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/udrpproceedings/Home> Section IV: Additional Information (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.icann.org/>

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Request for Comments: Consumer Outreach document
by Heidi Ullrich July 23, 2012

July 23, 2012

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, and Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Chair of the At-Large Improvements Taskforce, please find attached a draft Consumer Outreach document that was prepared as part of the At-Large Improvements Implementation Project. This document, which has been reviewed by the At-Large Improvements Taskforce, has also been posted on the Consumer Outreach wiki page at: https://community.icann.org/x/nYD_AQ. Could you please send your comments and suggestions to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) or post them on the wiki page above by Tuesday, 31 July? Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REMINDER / ALAC Teleconference - Tuesday 24 July 2012 at 14:00 UTC
by At-Large Staff July 23, 2012

July 23, 2012

Dear All, The next ALAC teleconference is scheduled on Tuesday, 24th July 2012 at 14:00 UTC. For other times:http://tinyurl.com/d6r7e2s The draft agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/JBEQAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac If you are unable to attend the call, please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> >

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DOODLE / Community call on Interim Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group approved
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 19, 2012

July 19, 2012

Dear All, Steve Sheng, ICANN Senior Technical Analyst within the Policy Department, will talk about the currently open public consultation on the Interim Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group<http://icann.org/en/public-comment/#ird> in an At-Large community briefing call. In June 2009 the ICANN Board approved a resolution (2009.06.26.18: <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-26jun09.htm#6>) requesting that the GNSO and the SSAC, in consultation with staff, convene an Internationalized Registration Data Working Group (IRD-WG) comprised of individuals with knowledge, expertise, and experience in these areas to study the feasibility and suitability of introducing display specifications to deal with the internationalization of registration data. The working group has produced an interim report that discusses several potential models for internationalizing domain registration data, and is seeking feedback from the community about the models and on other key questions via a public consultation that is open until 14 March 2011. During this call, participants will be able to engage in a discussion of the Interim Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group with Steve and At-Large representatives on the IRD-WG. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time: http://doodle.com/bf8hdikwzvfhvdib Reminder: green = have time yellow = could make time if absolutely necessary red = do not have time If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or (FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Friday 11 February at 2359 UTC the, date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Seth Greene, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon, Kristina Nordström ICANN At-Large Staff

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2012

July 18, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604053/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604053/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ***** Additional information on this Final Report can be found on the At-Large Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/FQQQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 18-June-2012 17:00 UTC to 24-July-2012 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 18, 2012

July 18, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607632/ALAC+Statement+on…>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/EBIQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 23-July-2012 23:59 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Meeting Invitation / ALAC Teleconference - Tuesday 24 July 2012 at 14:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 17, 2012

July 17, 2012

Dear All, The next ALAC teleconference is scheduled on Tuesday, 24th July 2012 at 14:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/d6r7e2s The draft agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/JBEQAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac If you are unable to attend the call, please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Updated At-Large Brochure
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012

Dear All, The updated At-Large Brochure is now available for download in all 6 UN Languages on the following web-page: https://community.icann.org/x/nRMQAg Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…> --- Queridos todos, La actualización de At-Large Folleto está disponible para su descarga en los 6 idiomas de la ONU sobre la siguiente página web: https://community.icann.org/x/nRMQAg Salud, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…> --- Bonjour à tous, La mise à jour d'At-Large Brochure est maintenant disponible pour téléchargement dans les 6 langues des Nations Unies sur la page Web suivante: https://community.icann.org/x/nRMQAg Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 12, 2012

July 12, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS<https://community.icann.org/x/BgQQAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/BgQQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 19-July-2012 23:59 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 12, 2012

July 12, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/x/FQQQAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report Workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/FQQQAg> Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 17-July-2012 23:59 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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