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FW: [Bc-private] URGENT -- attachment for one of our discussion topics on BC Call
by icann＠rodenbaugh.com 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

Marilyn, thanks for compiling this list. Can you or other proponents of these proposals please provide more clarity re items 5, 6 and 8? Re no. 5, is this referring to our past position, calling for lowering of a successful score in the Community Priority Evaluation from 14 points to 13 or 12 points? If so, we should just state that again. If not, then please explain what exactly you hope to review and for what purpose. Re no. 6, what specific harm do you seek to address, and what suggestions for improvement are proposed? Nearly every dictionary word is someone's trademark. Re no. 8, who actually supports this proposal? How would you propose it would work in practice, where nearly every dictionary word is someone's trademark? Interesting inclusion of the phrase "or include the identical trademark match name", that would give extremely powerful rights to anyone with a dictionary word, or an acronym, as a trademark. ING comes to mind immediately. Also interesting to mention 'reserve names which meet certain criteria', could you elaborate as to what sorts of criteria you are considering, in order for a trademark owner to achieve this new blocking right, as opposed to all other trademark owners who might want the same right? Until there is some further clarity and specific agreement of the BC per our Charter, those "proposals" should be removed from the list of suggested improvements. Otherwise the recommendations are consistent with prior agreed BC positions. Thanks, Mike Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1.415.738.8087 http://rodenbaugh.com From: bc-private-bounces(a)icann.org [mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Cade Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:17 AM To: bc-private icann.org Subject: [Bc-private] URGENT -- attachment for one of our discussion topics on BC Call DEAR MEMBERS As noted in the agenda that our Secretariat distributed, and committed in earlier emails, I compiled a list of the various improvements to the new gTLD program -- some are taken from the earlier draft letter that was the topic of discussion from mid Dec into January; and others are from conversations and inputs from some members. On today's call, we will discuss these items, and add any new ones that members want to also discuss. We will then circulate the list in a format that allows insert of individual views per topic from members via email. We have a good amount of work ahead of us. We are working together in good faith, and I trust, in a calm and professional tone. Marilyn Cade BC Chair

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IAG
by Zahid Jamil 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

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An Approach to Outreach - link to webinar
by Chris Chaplow 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

Link to webinar An Approach to Outreach 13 Dec 2011 by Kurt Pritz The link is: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/p28i5cjuxme/ Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucia.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris(a)andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.

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WHOIS RT Draft Report Comments
by Smith, Bill 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

It would be beneficial to have BC comments on the WHOIST RT Draft report well in advance of the Costa Rica meeting so that the Review Team can digest submitted comments and weigh them with other comments that are received.

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FYI -- Mikey show-and-tell -- Notification -- DSSA selects NIST 800-30 methodology
by Mike O'Connor 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

Hi all, this is sortof a "what Mikey's been doing at summer-camp" type note that I sent to Stephane yesterday. that's the reason that capital letters and correct punctuation have crept in… i thought some of y'all might be interested in this little slide deck too. feel free to push it along to anybody else you think might like to see it. mikey - - - - - - - Dear Stephane, While the DSSA plans to provide a complete update on our progress at the Costa Rica meeting, we the co-chairs thought that you, and the rest of the Council, might want to be notified separately about a significant "process" decision that we made while doing our work so far. We decided to look for pre-built methods for conducting a risk assessment -- partly because a risk-assessment is what we have been tasked to do and partly because we felt that using pre-defined methods might save us time and improve the quality of our work-product. We're pleased to inform you that we've found a methodology that fits our needs well, is available at no charge and will most assuredly be supported for some time to come -- NIST 800-30. We've attached a very short slide deck that gives a broad overview of the methodology for your review. Please don't hesitate to contact any of us if you have questions or would like to learn more. Thanks, DSSA co-chairs and staff - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web http://www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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Policy calendar for 10-Nov-2011 BC member call
by Steve DelBianco 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Here is the latest BC policy calendar, for use during 10-Nov-2011 BC member call. Channel 1. BC participation in ICANN Public Comment process: ICANN Public Comment page is at http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/ 1. Case studies on TLD variant issues for six IDN scripts (14-Nov) 2. Draft 2012-2015 Strategic Plan (17-Nov) 3. Draft final report on Internationalized Registration Data (17-Nov) 4. Framework for consent in delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs (1-Dec) 5. Registries' proposal for Continued Operations Fund in new gTLD program (2-Dec) 6. Revision to ICANN Bylaws to adopt new GNSO policy development process (5-Dec) 7. IDN ccNSO WG draft final report on adding IDN ccTLDs to ccNSO (15-Dec) 8. Final report on Support for gTLD Applicants from developing economies (16-Dec) 9. .Asia proposal for 1 and 2-character domain allocations (16-Dec) 10. Recommendations to modify Geographic Regions (19-Dec) Note: BC members are encouraged to submit individual / company comments. Based on member interest, the BC selects topics on which to submit official positions. Channel 2. Support for discussion and votes of our representatives on GNSO Council GNSO Project Status available at https://www.icann.org/en/processes/gnso/current-issues.html Agenda<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/agenda+17+November+…> and motions<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+17+November…> for 17-Nov GNSO Council teleconference. Item 3: Motion 1 to approve Charter for Outreach Task Force. (deferred from Dakar). Marilyn has proposed a substitute motion (attached) Item 4: UDRP Motion 2 from Mary Wong, to begin a PDP on the UDRP and create a Working Group on UDRP review. alt. Motion 3 from Jeff Neuman to begin a PDP on IRTP recc 7 (domain locks), and to request an issues report on UDRP and URS no later than 18 months after delegation of first new gTLD. Item 5: report of drafting team on Open Council Meetings (John Berard) Item 6: Discuss Dakar Board resolution<http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-28oct11-en.htm#7> on amending the RAA, incl: Resolved, the ICANN Board directs negotiations to commence immediately, resulting in proposed amendments to be provided for consideration at ICANN's meeting in Costa Rica in March 2012. Resolved,, the subject of the negotiations should include law enforcement and GNSO working group recommendations as well as other topics that would advance the twin goals of registrant protection and DNS stability. Resolved, the Board also requests the creation of an Issue Report to undertake a GNSO policy development process (PDP) as quickly as possible to address remaining items suited for a PDP. Item 7: discuss Best Practices to address abusive domain registrations (paper<http://gnso.icann.org/issues/rap/discussion-paper-rap-best-practices-28sep1…>) Item 8: discuss cross-TLD registration scam and domain kiting Channel 3. Supporting discussion and voting on policy matters before the Commercial Stakeholders Group (CSG) Ron Andruff, CSG Liaison, and Marilyn Cade (alt) Channel 4. BC statements and responses during public meetings (outreach events, public forum, etc.) Affirmation review team for Whois (Susan Kawaguchi, Lynn Goodendorf, Bill Smith) Affirmation review team for SSR (Security, Stability, & Reslience) (Jeff Brueggeman)

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Fw: Invitation to ICANN gTLD event in Washington, Wednesday January 11
by Marilyn Cade 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Dear BC Members I have just received this invitation, and am posting to the BC's list, for members located in DC area. My apologies that we were unaware of this ahead of time. There is also a CSIS speech by Rod Beckstrom the day before. I will forward any details when and if I can sleuth them out. In the meantime,the BC has a call at 11 am EST Tuesday. Let's try to focus on what we can do to advance the organized input to ICANN. I am told that ICANN wants to do similar events in NY and W.Coast. More to come on that as I learn more. RSVPs re the ICANN event for gTLD as noted on attached for Jan 11 event. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Robertson Andrew <Andrew.Robertson(a)edelman.com> Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:53:00 Subject: Invitation to ICANN gTLD event in Washington, Wednesday January 11 ICANN would like to invite you to a panel discussion relating to new gTLDs on Wednesday. Please see the invitation below for full details. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to me. Best Regards, Andrew Robertson ICANNlogoGradient Join ICANN for a discussion on the Next Big .thing New Top-Level Domains and the Expanding Global Internet About This Event On January 12th, ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, will open a process that could trigger a dramatic expansion of the Internet and launch a new era of online innovation. We are familiar with .com, .org, .net, among the roughly two dozen generic top-level domains currently occupying the Internet's addressing system. Hundreds, possibly thousands of new gTLDs , could be moving in within a year. The program is not without risks and not for everyone. Understanding the marketing opportunities, the application process, and the program's built-in trademark protections is important even if a new gTLD is not for you. Join ICANN for an informational panel discussion that will focus on: * The post-application launch timeline and process * Potential marketing opportunities * Trademark Protections & Dispute Resolution The panelist also will take questions from the audience. Panel discussion details: Moderator: Naseem Javed, ABC Namebank Panelists: * Rod Beckstrom, President and CEO, ICANN * Roland LaPlante, Senior VP and CMO, Affilias * Kristina Rosette, Special Counsel, Covington & Burling Event details: Date: Wednesday, Jan. 11 Time: 9 am - 10:30am Place: Newseum Knight Conference Center, Rms 705/706 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20001 RSVP: andrew.robertson(a)edelman.com <mailto:andrew.robertson@edelman.com> Phone Number: 888/NEWSEUM (888/639-7386) Directions: http://www.newseum.org/plan-your-visit/directions/index.html About ICANN: 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 coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination, we wouldn't have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet's unique identifiers. ICANN doesn't control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn't deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet's naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. Andrew Robertson . Account Director . Edelman Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QT, United Kingdom t: +44 (0)20 3047 2302 | m: +44(0)7811 341 945 | w: www.edelman.co.uk <http://www.edelman.co.uk/> tw:@andyrobertson Edelman is the world's largest independent PR company with over 3,200 people in 52 offices. PR Week Consultancy of the Year cid:image003.jpg@01CAC6AD.00012F80 cid:image004.png@01CAC6AD.391AF3F0 ---------------- Daniel J Edelman Ltd a company registered in England with company number 924113 and its registered office at Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QT, United Kingdom

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A thoughtful piece on new gTLDs
by Smith, Bill 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-06/name-calling-on-the-internet-is-se…

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Reminder concerning BC Private Mailing List
by Benedetta Rossi 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Dear Members, I am just submitting a reminder concerning the bc private mailing list (bc-private(a)icann.org) as previously mentioned, only subscribed members can post to the list, so please remember this when attempting to post to the list using a different email address to the one you normally use. If you do so, the email will be blocked until I manually approve the email by recognizing the member via the "unknown" email address. Please let me know if you would like me to add another email address for you to prevent this from happening in the future. I am sending this reminder because in the last couple of weeks I have received several bounces from different email addresses, so I thought I would flag this to everyone. Thank you, -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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Next version of Applicant guidebook due on Wed 11th Jan 2012
by Chris Chaplow 08 Jan '12

08 Jan '12

Dear Members Next version of Applicant guidebook due on Wed 11th Jan 2012. 5 January 2012 The Board held an informational call with staff regarding the planning for the opening of the New gTLD Program application window on 12 January 2012. No Board action was undertaken at the meeting. Non-confidential informational papers regarding the topics discussed will be made publicly available. The Staff and the Board discussed (1) operational readiness for the New gTLD Program, including the posting of a new version of the Applicant Guidebook reflecting the interim amendments approved by the Board; (2) the status of plans for timely execution of the GAC requests regarding the Early Warning, application batching process, trademark clearinghouse procedures, planning for a second round, and applicant support; (3) providing responses to recent correspondence regarding the New gTLD Program; and (4) next steps in providing the Board further information on remaining implementation work. >From <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/> http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/ ICANN gTLD application tasks Time plan <http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/board-briefing-materials-1-05jan12-en.pdf> http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/board-briefing-materials-1-05jan12-en.pdf Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucia.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris(a)andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.

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