August 2016 - At-Large - lists.icann.org

Trademark Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure Survey
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 31, 2016

Aug. 31, 2016

Dear All, The GNSO Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms (‘RPMs’) PDP Working Group has prepared a survey<https://s.zoomerang.com/r/CL3MJLL> to understand how the Trademark Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Process (‘TM-PDDRP) works. The survey specifically seeks information about whether there may have been a “substantial pattern or practice” of infringing behavior at the second level by new gTLD registry operators. The Working Group welcomes input from the At-Large Community. To complete the survey, please click here: https://s.zoomerang.com/r/CL3MJLL. The working group would like to receive input by 15 September 2016. For more information about this GNSO PDP Working Group: https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw. If you have any question or comment about the survey, please contact the Working Group support staff David Tait david.tait(a)icann.org<mailto:david.tait@icann.org>. 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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African Internet Peering Forum 2016 [Livestream]
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Aug. 30, 2016

Aug. 30, 2016

Dear All, The African Internet Peering Forum is live and you can catch it on Livestream: livestream.com/internetsociety/afpif2016 There are over 22 IXPs from all over the African region and terrestrial fibre, sub-cable, manufacturers and CDNs and more here. Today = peering tutorials. Agenda is here: https://www.internetsociety.org/afpif-2016/sessions Apologies for the Cross Posting. Kind Regards, -- *Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala T* *P. O. Box 17862* *Suva* *Republic of Fiji* *Cell: +679 7656770; * *Home: +679 3362003* *Twitter: @SalanietaT* *"You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honour." Aristotle*

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the gTLD Marketplace Health Index (Beta)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 27, 2016

Aug. 27, 2016

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the European Regional At-Large Organization (EURALO) and the ALAC Liaison to the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), has developed the first draft ALAC Statement on the gTLD Marketplace Health Index (Beta). The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/cAubAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 02 September 2016 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. 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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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by narten＠us.ibm.com Aug. 26, 2016

Aug. 26, 2016

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by narten＠us.ibm.com Aug. 19, 2016

Aug. 19, 2016

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Proposed Guidelines for the Second String Similarity Review Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 18, 2016

Aug. 18, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the ALAC Statement on the Proposed Guidelines for the Second String Similarity Review Process is now final. Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that the 15 ALAC members to ratify this final Statement. To read the final Statement, please visit: https://community.icann.org/x/Ag6bAw. Please note that the ALAC ratification vote will start on 18 August 2016 23:59 UTC and end on 23 August 2016 23:59 UTC. 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 Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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WEBCAST TODAY: Ghana Internet Governance Forum
by Joly MacFie Aug. 18, 2016

Aug. 18, 2016

This is just kicking off. Very high quality stream thanks to the IA Consult team! posted: "Today Thursday, 18 August 2016 the 2016 Ghana Internet Governance Forum (IGF) takes place at the the Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in IT in Accra. This year's event has the the theme Building a StrongMulti-Stakeholder Model for a Sustainable Development" [image: Ghana IGF] <http://ghanaigf.org/>Today *Thursday, 18 August 2016* the *2016 Ghana Internet Governance Forum <http://ghanaigf.org/> *(IGF) takes place at the the Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in IT in Accra. This year's event has the the theme *Building a StrongMulti-Stakeholder Model for a Sustainable Development of the Internet in Ghana*. The Forum will discuss key issues on Internet governance in Ghana, such as cyber security, affordable access, critical internet infrastructure, data protection and openness, child safety and many other topical issues. Ghana’s position on key issues from the Ghana IGF will be articulated at the *Global IGF <http://www.igf2016.mx/>* which will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico from 6-9 December 2016. The GhanaIGF has two tracks both of which will be webcast live via YouTube, and remote participation will be available via Webex. Ghana is in the WAT time zone, same as UTC, 4 hours ahead of NYC. *What: 2016 Ghana Internet Governance Forum <http://ghanaigf.org/> Where: Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in IT, Accra When: Thursday, 18 August 2016 9am-5pm WAT/UTC Agenda: http://ghanaigf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/GHANA-INTERNET-GOVERNANCE-FO… <http://ghanaigf.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/GHANA-INTERNET-GOVERNANCE-FO…> Webcast Room 1: https://youtu.be/CFQrtgaD5js <https://youtu.be/CFQrtgaD5js> Webex Room 1: https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9594cac8c821f… <https://intgovforum.webex.com/intgovforum/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9594cac8c821f…> Webcast Room 2: https://youtu.be/xTbqPMPDPCY <https://youtu.be/xTbqPMPDPCY> Twitter: #ghanaigf https://twitter.com/hashtag/GhanaIGF <https://twitter.com/hashtag/GhanaIGF>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8621#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8621#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8621 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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New Public Comment: IANA IPR Agreements
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘IANA IPR Agreements’ has now gone live: https://www.ianacg.org/call-for-public-comment-on-iana-ipr-agreements/. Public comment will end on 12 September 2016 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via IANAIPRpubliccomment(a)ianacg.org<mailto:IANAIPRpubliccomment@ianacg.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/tAusAw. 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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WEBCAST TODAY: ITU IV Regional Forum on Inter-connectivity & Internet access cost – Honduras
by Joly MacFie Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

Today is the 2nd day of this event, and somewhat unusually for an ITU event the focus is solely on topics like human rights, IXP development, multistakeholderism, and Internet Governance. High level ISOC participants include Raúl Echeberría and Shernon Osepa. joly posted: "Thursday & Friday 11/12 August 2016, the IV Regional Forum on Inter-connectivity & Reduction of telecommunication service prices and Internet access cost is being held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. the sessions will discuss, among other things, intern" [image: IXP-HN]*Thursday & Friday 11/12 August 2016*, the* IV Regional Forum on Inter-connectivity & Reduction of telecommunication service prices and Internet access cost <http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Americas/Pages/EVENTS/2016/15…> *is being held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. the sessions will discuss, among other things, international interconnection, study cases of national IXP´s implementation in the Region, its benefits, future projects, the role of the regulator, the necessity of international and/or regional interconnection, etc. A webcast is available via the *TNHonduras Ustream Channel <http://www.ustream.tv/channel/VSZqpXWVPzz>* Honduras is UTC -7 = 2 hours behind NYC. The *proceedings will be conducted in Spanish, no English translation*. *What: IV Regional Forum on Inter-connectivity & Reduction of telecommunication service prices and Internet access cost <http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/Americas/Pages/EVENTS/2016/15…>* * Where: Tegucigalpa, Honduras* * When: Thursday & Friday 11/12 August 2016* * Agenda: http://bit.ly/2baxr0E <http://bit.ly/2baxr0E>* * Webcast: http://www.ustream.tv/embed/21692033?html5ui <http://www.ustream.tv/embed/21692033?html5ui>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8616#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8616#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8616 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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WEBCAST TODAY: Kenya Internet Governance Forum #kigf #igf
by Joly MacFie Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

This is underway. Stream seems to have settled down after a couple of early hiccups. Kenya, as ever, leads the way in innovation, and are confronting problems that for others are still distant elephants. Good discussions. joly posted: "Today Friday 12 August 2016, the 2016 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) will be held in Nairobi. This year's event has a simple format - five discussions will examine in depth these topics: Internet Governance in Kenya; Blockchain & Mobile Money;" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/kigf>Today *Friday 12 August 2016*, the *2016 Kenya Internet Governance Forum <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2016-tickets-26819331342>* (KIGF) will be held in Nairobi. This year's event has a simple format - five discussions will examine in depth these topics: Internet Governance in Kenya; Blockchain & Mobile Money; Internet and Elections; Access to Local OTT Content; Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection. The KIGF's outcomes will feed into the *Global IGF <http://www.igf2016.mx/>* in Guadalajara Mexico in December 2016 which has the theme “*Enabling Inclusive and Sustainable Growth.*” The Kenya event, which is sold out, will be webcast live on the *Internet Society Livestream Channel 2 <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/kigf>*. * What: 2016 Kenya Internet Governance Forum <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2016-tickets-26819331342> Where: Nairobi, Kenya When: Friday 12 August 2016 9am-4:30pm | 0600-1330 UTC Agenda: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2016-tickets-26819331342 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2016-tickets-26819331342> Webcast: https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/kigf <https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/kigf> Twitter: #kigf - https://twitter.com/hashtag/KIGF <https://twitter.com/hashtag/KIGF> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/ <https://www.facebook.com/KenyaIGF/>* Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8613#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8613#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8613 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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