February 2013 - ALAC-Announce

Reminder - ALAC Teleconference - Tuesday 25 September 2012 at 1400 UTC.
by At-Large Staff Aug. 26, 2013

Aug. 26, 2013

Please advise on whether you require a dial-out (with number) or whether you will join via the Adobe Connect Dear All, The next ALAC Teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday 25 September 2012 at 1400 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/bqbkvoa The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/h4soAg 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, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Implementation of Expired Registration Recovery Policy
by At-Large Staff Feb. 28, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-28feb13-en.htm Implementation of Expired Registration Recovery Policy 28 February 2013 ICANN is pleased to announce the implementation of the Expired Registration Recovery Policy ("ERRP") <https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/consensus-policies/errp> . This policy was developed from the Generic Name Supporting Organization ("GNSO")'s Post Expiration Domain Name Recovery ("PEDNR") recommendations, which were adopted by ICANN's Board of Directors on 28 October 2011. The policy was drafted in consultation with the GNSO's PEDNR Implementation Review Team and was posted for public comment on 11 October 2012. The ERRP is expected to promote better understanding of registrants' options and help alleviate common issues related to the expiration of gTLD registrations. This policy is intended to help align registrant expectations with registrar practices by establishing certain minimum communications requirements and making renewal and redemption of domain name registrations uniformly available in prescribed circumstances. Some of the most notable provisions of the ERRP include the following i <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-28feb13-en.htm#foo t1> : 1. To help prevent unintended non-renewal of domain name registrations, registrars will be required to notify registered name holders of the expiration of their registrations at least two times: approximately one month prior to the expiration date and, again, approximately one week prior to the expiration date. 2. All gTLD registries must offer a Redemption Grace Period of 30 days immediately following the deletion of a registration. (Sponsored gTLDs are exempt, and not required to offer a Redemption Grace Period.) During the Redemption Grace Period, the registrant must be permitted by its registrar to restore the deleted registration. 3. To promote consumer choice and awareness, registrars must make their renewal and redemption fees reasonably available to registered name holders and prospective registered name holders at the time of registration of a domain name. 4. As in the past, registrars may delete registrations at any time after they expire, subject to applicable consensus policies and provisions of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement <https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/ra-agreement-21may09-en.h tm> . However, the ERRP requires that resolution of the domain name be interrupted for a period of time after expiration, but before deletion, of the name to help make the registrant aware of the expiration of its name. Additionally, any parking page hosted by the registrar at the expired domain name must include or point to renewal instructions. All ICANN-accredited registrars and gTLD registries are required to comply with the Expired Registration Recovery Policy by no later than 31 August 2013. Consistent with the recommendations of the GNSO's PEDNR Working Group, ICANN is in the process of developing educational materials in consultation with interested stakeholders to help the community better understand this policy and how it applies to them. A link to the ERRP can be found here: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/consensus-policies/errp <https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/consensus-policies/errp> i <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-28feb13-en.htm#not e1> The actual language of the ERRP is binding on ICANN-accredited registrars and gTLD registries, not the summary provided here. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets
by At-Large Staff Feb. 28, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-26feb13-en.htm New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets 26 February 2013 ICANN is publishing today the contention sets identified by the string similarity review for applications submitted as part of the New gTLD Program. Review the full list of contention sets here: PDF <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/similarity- contention-26feb13-en.pdf> [162 KB], CSV <https://icann.box.com/shared/static/zhomj6atxakcv80iope5.csv> [65 KB] or from the Applicants' Corner <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/corner> page on the new gTLD microsite. Overall statistics about Contention Sets * 2 Non-Exact Match Contention Sets > * .hotels & .hoteis > * .unicorn & .unicom * 230 Exact Match Contention Sets * 754 Total Applications in contention The Current Application Status <http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus> page on the new gTLD microsite will be updated to reflect these contention sets. The role of the String Similarity Panel is to assess whether a proposed gTLD string creates a probability of user confusion due to similarity with any reserved name, any existing TLD, any requested IDN ccTLD, or any new gTLD string applied for in the current application round. Per the Applicant Guidebook, a contention set is a group of two or more applications containing identical or visually similar applied-for gTLD strings. For more information on string contention procedures, please refer to Module 4 <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/string-contention-procedures-04 jun12-en.pdf> [PDF, 428 KB] of the Applicant Guidebook. As a reminder, the objection filing period is open until 13 March 2013. For more information refer to the Objection & Dispute Resolution <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/odr> page. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 27, 2013

Feb. 27, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:27 AM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-26feb13-en.htm ________________________________ New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets 26 February 2013 ICANN is publishing today the contention sets identified by the string similarity review for applications submitted as part of the New gTLD Program. Review the full list of contention sets here: PDF<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/similarity-…> [162 KB], CSV<https://icann.box.com/shared/static/zhomj6atxakcv80iope5.csv> [65 KB] or from the Applicants' Corner<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/corner> page on the new gTLD microsite. Overall statistics about Contention Sets * 2 Non-Exact Match Contention Sets * .hotels & .hoteis * .unicorn & .unicom * 230 Exact Match Contention Sets * 754 Total Applications in contention The Current Application Status<http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus> page on the new gTLD microsite will be updated to reflect these contention sets. The role of the String Similarity Panel is to assess whether a proposed gTLD string creates a probability of user confusion due to similarity with any reserved name, any existing TLD, any requested IDN ccTLD, or any new gTLD string applied for in the current application round. Per the Applicant Guidebook, a contention set is a group of two or more applications containing identical or visually similar applied-for gTLD strings. For more information on string contention procedures, please refer to Module 4<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/string-contention-procedures-04…> [PDF, 428 KB] of the Applicant Guidebook. As a reminder, the objection filing period is open until 13 March 2013. For more information refer to the Objection & Dispute Resolution<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/odr> page. This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=90…>

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New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets | ICANN
by At-Large Staff Feb. 27, 2013

Feb. 27, 2013

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-26feb13-en.htm New gTLD Program: String Similarity Contention Sets 26 February 2013 ICANN is publishing today the contention sets identified by the string similarity review for applications submitted as part of the New gTLD Program. Review the full list of contention sets here: PDF <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/similarity- contention-26feb13-en.pdf> [162 KB], CSV <https://icann.box.com/shared/static/zhomj6atxakcv80iope5.csv> [65 KB] or from the Applicants' Corner <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/corner> page on the new gTLD microsite. Overall statistics about Contention Sets * 2 Non-Exact Match Contention Sets > * .hotels & .hoteis > * .unicorn & .unicom * 230 Exact Match Contention Sets * 754 Total Applications in contention The Current Application Status <http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus> page on the new gTLD microsite will be updated to reflect these contention sets. The role of the String Similarity Panel is to assess whether a proposed gTLD string creates a probability of user confusion due to similarity with any reserved name, any existing TLD, any requested IDN ccTLD, or any new gTLD string applied for in the current application round. Per the Applicant Guidebook, a contention set is a group of two or more applications containing identical or visually similar applied-for gTLD strings. For more information on string contention procedures, please refer to Module 4 <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/string-contention-procedures-04 jun12-en.pdf> [PDF, 428 KB] of the Applicant Guidebook. As a reminder, the objection filing period is open until 13 March 2013. For more information refer to the Objection & Dispute Resolution <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/odr> page. -- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Expired Registration Recovery Education Needs Workspace
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 27, 2013

Feb. 27, 2013

Dear All, Please note that the At-Large Expired Registration Recovery Education Needs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/34twAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to collected the At-Large's Expired Registration Recovery Education Needs. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 15-March-2013 at 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Correspondence on the Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Dear All, With 15 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Correspondence on the Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition<https://community.icann.org/x/0oFZAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Correspondence on the Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition<https://community.icann.org/x/0oFZAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Correspondence on the Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition Number of voters: 15 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 100.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 14 93.33 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Yaovi Atohoun, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro 2 Abstain 1 6.67 Alan Greenberg 3 No 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: n/a We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? Alan Greenberg You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=28919biBuyf7wLMN8wyCcMhh All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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: Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Dear All, Please note that the At-Large Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/x4dwAg> has been created. Please note that this workspace will be used to gather the At-Large's views on this Public Comment. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse to Provide Unprecedented Protections in the Domain Name Space
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25feb13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse to Provide Unprecedented Protections in the Domain Name Space 25 February 2013 On 26 March 2013, ICANN will unveil a global repository for trademark data, the first of its kind in the domain name space. The Trademark Clearinghouse will enable companies and individuals to protect their trademarks, while new generic Top-Level Domains<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse> are introduced into the Domain Name System. Rights holders whose trademark information has been verified by the Clearinghouse will have the opportunity to participate in a set of services designed to help protect their rights. Trademark Clearinghouse Structure Clearinghouse operations are divided into two functions: 1. Trademark Validation Beginning 26 March 2013, rights holders can submit trademark data at http://trademark-clearinghouse.com. Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services is responsible for verifying these trademark submissions. 2. Database Administration ICANN is working with IBM on management of the Trademark Clearinghouse database, including provision of relevant data to new gTLD registries and registrars<http://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/glossary/r> for Sunrise and Trademark Claims services. These systems are anticipated to be operational later in 2013. Benefits of Inclusion in the Trademark Clearinghouse Rights holders that register their marks with the Clearinghouse will receive: * Access to Sunrise Registration The Sunrise period allows eligible trademark holders the opportunity to register their marks as domain names in advance of the general public. * Notification of Registration During Sunrise and Claims periods, the Trademark Clearinghouse will alert rights holders when a domain name is registered that matches the rights holder's mark in the Clearinghouse. Learn More About the Trademark Clearinghouse * Webinars on Trademark Registration Deloitte is hosting educational webinars on 27, 28 February and 6, 14 March 2013. Space is limited. Sign up now<http://trademark-clearinghouse.com/events>. * New gTLD Program Website Find in-depth information on the Clearinghouse, including technical specifications and a historical archive documenting its development. Visit http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse. This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=90…>

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REMINDER: Call for Membership of New ICANN Meeting Strategy Working Group - DEADLINE: 3 March
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 26, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013

Dear All, As announced<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11feb13-en.htm> on 11 February, ICANN has committed to identifying ICANN Meeting locations two years in advance. After consideration that adoption of a prior Consolidated Meetings Strategy proposal was not timely, the Public Participation Committee (PPC) initiated work to create a working group to address the meeting location strategy which was presented to the ICANN Board for approval in February 2013. In line with the Board resolution<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-02feb13-en.htm#2…> adopted on February the 2nd 2013, ICANN is creating a new Meeting Strategy Working Group<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg> (MSWG) and now invites interested individuals to apply for Volunteer Member positions - in representation of a Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee - to serve on the Meeting Strategy Working Group. The mandate and Mission of Meeting Strategy Working Group as defined in the MSWG Charter is as follows: to discuss and propose strategy for the structure, purpose and locations for ICANN Public Meetings and conferences, starting in 2015. Deadline Candidatures will be accepted until Sunday, 3 March 2013 - 23:59 UTC. How to Apply How to Apply for the Position of Volunteer Member for the MSWG Interested individuals are invited to provide the following: * A resume (maximum three pages); * A letter of motivation; * A Declaration of Interests (the template may be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/coi-declaration-aff… [PDF, 34 KB]) * The Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee he/she wishes to represent; * Any additional information the Support Organization or Advisory Committee may require to reach its decision on endorsement. Candidatures will be forwarded to the Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC) identified by the applicant, for endorsement. SO/AC endorsement will be factored into the selection process; Candidatures should be emailed to mswgcandidatures(a)icann.org<mailto:mswgcandidatures@icann.org> (please cc to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) The list of all candidates will be published on the ICANN website. More information * Call for Applicants<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/call-for-volunteers…> * Charter<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/participation/mswg/charter> Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of the ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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