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UPDATE 1/ GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 25 July- 29 July 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 25 July- 29 June 2016. Update 1: Thursday added 23:00 UTC: LACRALO-GSE Capacity Building Webinar on the topic “ Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services (RDS) to replace WHOIS (WHOIS PDP)” https://community.icann.org/x/bw_bAw Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 25 July 2016 none Tuesday 26 July 2016 13:00 UTC: GNSO Working Group Communication Tools Classroom Please RSVP via this form<http://goo.gl/forms/mR4HD9XNZU> for call details (by 25 July 2016) 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 18:00 UTC: (At-Large) EURALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/hwObAw 21:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/JAmbAw Wednesday 27 July 2016 12:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Charter Drafting Team https://community.icann.org/x/px6AAw 20:0 0UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GA2bAw 21:00 UTC (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 28 July 2016 14:00 UTC: CWG IANA Meeting Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg 23:00 UTC: LACRALO-GSE Capacity Building Webinar on the topic “ Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services (RDS) to replace WHOIS (WHOIS PDP)” https://community.icann.org/x/bw_bAw Friday 29 July 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC :staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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New Public Comment: Independent Review of Trademark Clearinghouse Services Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘Independent Review of Trademark Clearinghouse Services Draft Report' has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/tmch-review-2016-07-25-en. Public comment will end on 03 September 2016 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-tmch-review-25jul16(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-tmch-review-25jul16@icann.org>. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/Lg_bAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation: ALAC Monthly Call on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 at 21:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Si necesita una llamada a su telefono, por favor póngase en contacto con el personal de At-Large en staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> con su número preferido. Por favor, recuerde que es posible conectar el audio a través de la Adobe Connect , sin necesidad de utilizar su teléfono. Se necesita una conexión a Internet estable . Si desea un recordatorio de cómo conectar por favor que el personal sepa. Si vous avez besoin d'un dial-out, merci de le communiquer au personnel At-Large à staff(a)atlarge.icann.org avec votre numéro d'appel préféré. Nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez désormais utiliser l'audio de l'Adobe Connect room afin de vous connecter sans utiliser votre ligne téléphonique. Il vous faut une connexion internet stable. Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out - si nécessaire - ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<file://composeviewinternalloadurl/staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear All, The July ALAC Monthly Call is scheduled on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 from 21:00-23:00 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/h8bljbs The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/JAmbAw Adobe Connect Room: <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac>http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian interpretation will not be available for this call. Dial-in numbers: <http://adigo.com/icann/> http://adigo.com/icann/<http://adigo.com/icann/ > <http://adigo.com/icann/ > 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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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ICANN News Alert -- Draft Report of the Independent Review of the Trademark Clearinghouse Available for Public Comment
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-25-en ________________________________ Draft Report of the Independent Review of the Trademark Clearinghouse Available for Public Comment 25 July 2016 25 July 2016 - ICANN today announced the publication of the Draft Report of the Independent Review of the Trademark Clearinghouse. Specific considerations related to the matching criteria, Trademark Claims service and Sunrise period are assessed in the review, conducted by Analysis Group. Read the report<https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/tmch/draft-services-review-25jul16-en…> [PDF, 1.15 MB]. The report is available for public comment through 3 September 2016. Feedback will be incorporated into a revised report. Comment on the Draft Report of the Independent Review of the Trademark Clearinghouse<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/tmch-review-2016-07-25-en>. Key Findings: Expanding Matching Criteria to include non-exact matches may be of limited benefit: The dispute rate of completed registrations that are variations of trademark strings is very low. Extending the Trademark Claims Service may have diminishing value: Registrations of names matching trademarks decline after the required 90-day Claims service period ends. Few trademark holders utilize the Sunrise period: Most users of the Trademark Clearinghouse submit proof of use to gain access to the Sunrise period. However, across eligible trademark holders, fewer than 20 percent have used the Sunrise period to date. Additional Information An independent review of the Trademark Clearinghouse was recommended<https://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/gac-comments-new-gtlds-26may1…> [PDF, 110 KB] by the GAC in May 2011 to be completed after the launch of the New gTLD Program. The review is informed by an analysis of Trademark Clearinghouse and third-party data sources, including data collected from stakeholders via interviews and surveys. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org<https://www.icann.org/>.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 22 July 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 22 July 2016 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Auction for 1 Contention Set Slated for 27 July 2016<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-07-22-en> 22 July 2016 ICANN Publishes Plans for Upcoming Key Signing Key Rollover<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-22-en> 22 July 2016 Notice of Preliminary Determination To Grant Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-21-en> 21 July 2016 Proposed Guidelines for the Second String Similarity Review Process<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-20-en> 20 July 2016 ICANN Publishes gTLD Marketplace Health Index (Beta) for Community Feedback<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-07-19-en> 19 July 2016 Release of Country and Territory Names within the .SOFTBANK, .ART and .CARAVAN TLDs<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-19-en> 19 July 2016 Revised Report on DNS Abuse and New gTLD Program Safeguards Now Available<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-18-en> 18 July 2016 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [ICANN 57 | Hyderabad] 3-9 November 2016: 57th International Public ICANN Meeting - Hyderabad<https://meetings.icann.org/en/hyderabad57> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2016 - 2020<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> ICANN FY17 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/opplan.htm>

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New Public Comment: Proposed Guidelines for the Second String Similarity Review Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 23, 2016

July 23, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘Proposed Guidelines for the Second String Similarity Review Process' has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposed-epsrp-guidelines-2016-07-20-…. Public comment will end on 31 August 2016 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-proposed-epsrp-guidelines-20jul16(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-proposed-epsrp-guidelines-20jul16@icann.org>. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/Ag6bAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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VOTE RESULT: ALAC Liaison to the CSC
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 23, 2016

July 23, 2016

Dear All, Please note that the vote on the ALAC Liaison to the CSC has now ended. *** Motion: Whereas a Customer Standing Committee (CSC) will be formed to oversee the IANA names functions in the event the NTIA approves of the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal and the IANA Functions Contract expires; Whereas the ALAC may choose to identify a Liaison to the CSC and has been requested to do so by 22 July 2016; Whereas the ALAC solicited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from the At-Large Community, the ALAC Appointee Selection Committee has reviewed these EoIs and has recommended that the ALAC confirm Mohamed El Bashir as its Liaison to the CSC; Therefore: The ALAC confirms that Mohamed El Bashir be named as its first the ALAC Liaison to the CSC for a period of two years beginning when and if the CSC is formally convened. As at Poll close: Friday 22 July 2016 20:00 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Ranked by votes Rank Options ID Options Votes % 1 15843836 Yes 13 100.00 2 15843837 No 0 0.00 2 15843838 Abstain 0 0.00 *** To confirm: Mohamed El Bashir is named the first ALAC Liaison to the CSC for a period of two years beginning when and if the CSC is formally convened. You may view the result independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=5787CeGQPEP3QqU7yuqThGhV Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- Auction for 1 Contention Set Slated for 27 July 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-07-22-en ________________________________ Auction for 1 Contention Set Slated for 27 July 2016 22 July 2016 An auction will be facilitated by Power Auctions LLC on 27 July 2016 to resolve string contention for one new generic top-level domain (gTLD) contention set: .WEB/.WEBS<https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/contentio…>. This set is an indirect contention set consisting of both the WEB and WEBS strings. An indirect contention set is when two applications are both in direct contention with a third application, but not with one another. Eight applicants have completed all necessary prerequisites to participate in the "method of last resort" auction, and the auction will proceed on 27 July 2016. Within seven days after the completion of the auction, the results, including a results report, will be posted to the Auction Results page<https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/auctionre…> of the New gTLD Microsite. In addition, the Auction Proceeds page<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds> will be updated within seven days to reflect the proceeds and costs related to the Auction. For additional information regarding New gTLD Program auctions, please view the Auctions landing page<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions>.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Publishes Plans for Upcoming Key Signing Key Rollover
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-07-22-en ________________________________ ICANN Publishes Plans for Upcoming Key Signing Key Rollover 22 July 2016 ICANN today published plans outlining the operational processes required to change or "roll" the Root Zone Key Signing Key (KSK). The plans can be found here<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/ksk-rollover#operational-plans>. The KSK is a cryptographic public-private key pair, the public portion of which serves as the trusted starting point for Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) validation. ICANN, in its role as the IANA Functions Operator, will change the current KSK which was originally created via processes defined in cooperation with the other Root Zone Management Partners: Verisign, who acted as the Root Zone Maintainer, and the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), as the Root Zone Administrator. The rollover plans detail implementation, monitoring, testing, and contingency processes designed to maintain operational stability and minimize end-user impact of the KSK rollover. The Root Zone Management Partners developed the plans that incorporate the Root Zone KSK Rollover Design Team recommendations<https://www.iana.org/reports/2016/root-ksk-rollover-design-20160307.pdf> [PDF, 1.01 MB]. For more information about the plans and operational processes involved in the KSK rollover, read this blog<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/dnssec-rolling-the-root-zone-key-signing-key> from ICANN's Chief Technology Officer or access the Root Zone KSK Rollover page<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/ksk-rollover>.

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GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 25 July- 29 July 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 22, 2016

July 22, 2016

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 25 July- 29 June 2016. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 25 July 2016 none Tuesday 26 July 2016 13:00 UTC: GNSO Working Group Communication Tools Classroom Please RSVP via this form<http://goo.gl/forms/mR4HD9XNZU> for call details (by 25 July 2016) 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 18:00 UTC: (At-Large) EURALO Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/hwObAw 21:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly call https://community.icann.org/x/JAmbAw Wednesday 27 July 2016 12:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Charter Drafting Team https://community.icann.org/x/px6AAw 20:0 0UTC: ALAC Leadership Team (ALT) Monthly Call https://community.icann.org/x/GA2bAw 21:00 UTC (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw Thursday 28 July 2016 14:00 UTC: CWG IANA Meeting Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) IGO-INGO Access to Curative Rights Protection Mechanisms Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg Friday 29 July 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC :staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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