October 2012 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

Who controls the internet
by Chris Chaplow Oct. 17, 2012

Oct. 17, 2012

Interesting article in Todays UK Guardian Newspaper. Ahead of a <https://plus.google.com/events/ccctkbj9ldslvsm392t6mae48ac> Google+ Hangout on the <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/series/battle-for-the-internet> battle for the internet, Jemima Kiss looks at how tech giants are fighting for supremacy Have you ever noticed that wherever you are in the world, every telephone keypad looks the same? Or wondered why satellites don't crash into each other? Or why you dial 64 to reach New Zealand, but 65 for Singapore? These are some of the mundane but essential logistical achievements of the <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.itu.int%2Fen%2FPages%2Fdefault .aspx&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGkPS1MSVqJVle3MAJ6siz-iQ55Bw> International Telecommunication Union, a specialist UN agency that dates back to 1865. Yet as it gears up for its first global conference in 14 years, the ITU has found itself under unprecedented attack. The first assailant is the powerful US technology lobby. Companies, including Google, are claiming that new ITU proposals would mean <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/internet> internet companies paying hefty fees to local telecoms companies, reigniting historic tensions between US internet giants and incumbent telecoms firms across the world. But that's not the only battle that will be played out this December when the ITU's 193 member states gather in Dubai. Russia and China have been explicit in their goal of taking control of the internet away from the US, while developing countries feel the western technology hegemony is limiting their economic opportunities. With the world's internet population predicted to reach 3.4 billion by 2016, there is everything to play for. <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/oct/17/who-rules-internet> http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/oct/17/who-rules-internet 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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Update from Toronto on improvements to Rights Protection Mechanisms
by Steve DelBianco Oct. 17, 2012

Oct. 17, 2012

Here's an update from Toronto on suggested improvements to Rights Protection Mechanisms At a meeting today between the ICANN Board and Commercial Stakeholders Group (CSG), we presented a list of improvements needed for RPMs in new gTLDs. This list started with the BC's Feb-2012 Letter to ICANN, with a change the IPC requested for the do-not-register mechanism. Improvements and Enhancements to the RPMs for new gTLDs, as jointly Agreed by BC and IPC: 1. Extend Sunrise Launch Period from 30 to 60 days with a standardized process 2. Extend the TMCH and Claims Notices for an indefinite period; ensure the process is easy to use, secure, and stable 3. Complete the URS as a low cost alternative and improve its usefulness - if necessary, ICANN could underwrite for an initial period.. 4. Implement a mechanism for trademark owners to prevent second-level registration of their marks (exact matches, plus character strings previously determined to have been abusively registered or used) across all registries, upon payment of a reasonable fee, with appropriate safeguards for registrants with a legitimate right or interest. 5. Validate contact information for registrants in WHOIS. 6. All registrars active in new gTLD registrations must adhere to amended RAA for all gTLD registrations they sponsor. 7. Enforce compliance of all registry commitments for Standard applications. 8. Expand TM claims service to cover at least strings previously found to have been abusively registered or used. The ISPs are the third party in our CSG, and gave this statement of support: The ISP Constituency; - endorses the intent and critical importance of preventing fraudulent registrations and reducing costs of defensive measures; - agrees that the rights protection mechanisms currently in the Guidebook are insufficient to meet these goals; and - wishes to remain neutral on the specific Rights Protection Mechanisms necessary to achieve those goals. After we presented this list, the Board had dialogue with CSG members. Some notable excerpts below: >>MIKE SILBER: THANKS, STEVE. I'M VERY PLEASED TO SEE SOME OF THESE SUGGESTIONS, AND I THINK THAT TO SOME EXTENT WE HAVEN'T SEEN ENOUGH FOR A SIMPLE COST EFFECTIVE PROTECTION FOR RIGHTS HOLDER AT THE SECOND LEVEL WHICH MEANS THE PROGRAM BRINGING INNOVATION DOESN'T AT THE SAME TIME AFFECT NEGATIVELY EXISTING RIGHTS HOLDERS. THAT'S NOT THE INTENTION OF THE PROGRAM, NOR IS IT THE INTENTION AS I'VE HEARD A NUMBER OF TIMES TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO BUILD A BUSINESS MODEL BASED ON DEFENSIVE REGISTRATIONS. THAT BEING SAID, THERE IS A PERCEPTION IN SOME PARTS OF THE COMMUNITY AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE SOME FACTUAL BASIS OF EVERY TIME THERE IS A COMPROMISE, RIGHTS HOLDERS THEN ASK FOR AN ADDITIONAL SET OF PROTECTIONS, FURTHER PROTECTIONS. SO THERE'S DISCUSSION. THERE'S AGREEMENT. THERE'S A POSITION THAT'S DEVELOPED ON SOME COMPROMISE BASIS AT POINT A, AND THEN THE PUSHBACK COMES AND THE REQUEST IS MOVED TO POINT B. … >>FADI CHEHADE: I'M NEW TO THIS SO I WILL PLEAD IGNORANCE. WAS THIS CONSENSUS DEVELOPED LIKE THIS AND DELIVERED TO ICANN PRIOR TO THIS MORNING? >>STEVE METALITZ: NO. WE'VE FINALIZED THIS LIST LAST NIGHT. >>FADI CHEHADE: OKAY. SO I DON'T NEED TO GO ASK MY STAFF WHY I HAVEN'T SEEN THE CONSENSUS BEFORE (at that point we could have reminded the Board that the BC submitted this list in Feb-2012 (attached) and presented elements of it during the Dakar, Costa Rica, and Prague meetings. But we let it go…) Several companies went to the mic to describe why they needed RPM improvements in order to protect their customers from fraud and abuse: Coca-Cola, Travelers Insurance, Facebook, Mark Monitor, NBA, etc. That's been a consistent message from the BC, as distinct from the IPC's message about protecting brands. Nonetheless, one Board member remarked: >>BERTRAND DE LA CHAPELLE: I WANTED TO MAKE A COMMENT THAT CAME TO MIND OF THE DIFFERENT INTERVENTIONS ON THE MIC. I WELCOME VERY, VERY MUCH THE SHIFT IN LANGUAGE THAT IS HAPPENING HERE BECAUSE THE ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN RAISED BY COCA-COLA, GE AND SO ON ARE NOT TRADEMARK PROTECTION ISSUES PER SE. THEY ARE CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES. THAT'S A VERY IMPORTANT SHIFT. I WANT TO HIGHLIGHT IT BECAUSE SOLVING CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES IS NOT DONE EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH TRADEMARK PROTECTIONS. THE COMPONENT OF IT IS TRADEMARK PROTECTION. BUT I THINK WE HAVE REACHED A POINT NOW IN ORDER TO HELP FADI MAKE THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN WHAT HAS TO BE IMPLEMENTED RIGHT NOW AND WHAT NEEDS TO MOVE FORWARD. I WONDER WHETHER WE HAVEN'T REACHED THE THRESHOLD WHEREBY WE SHOULD SERIOUSLY DISCUSS HOW TO COLLABORATE AND USE THE ICANN COMMUNITY TO HANDLE BETTER THE TREATMENT OF ABUSE. HE HAS PUT AN EMPHASIS ON COMPLIANCE WHICH IS A GENERAL ISSUE. BUT THE WHOLE ISSUE OF RAPID RESPONSE WHEN THERE IS AN ABUSE -- I MEAN, THE EXAMPLE OF NBA OR OTHERS, SPOTTING ABUSE, HAVING WAYS TO TRACK THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TRADEMARK. AND I FULLY AGREE WITH COKE, THE SOLUTION CANNOT BE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE AND COSTLY TRADEMARK DEFENSIVE REGISTRATIONS. SO WE SHOULD PROBABLY SEPARATE THE TWO.

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ICANN and Patents
by Smith, Bill Oct. 16, 2012

Oct. 16, 2012

The only (perhaps) practical way to deal with business/process patents in the ICANN setting, in my opinion, is to require *contracted parties* to sign a patent agreement. I would suggest that the contract require signatories to not assert business/process patents against other contracted parties. This might solve part of the problem. BT it can't possibly address trolls.

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Topics for Public Forum in Toronto, 18-Oct-2012
by Steve DelBianco Oct. 15, 2012

Oct. 15, 2012

Board Reporting (45 mins) Open mic on Board Report (20 mins) Role of Supporting Organisations and ICANN Board in Policy Development Process at ICANN (30 mins) ICANN 46 presentation (5 mins) New gTLDs (30 mins) The internationalization of ICANN and Global outreach strategy (30 mins) Capacity Building, Understanding better the volunteer "movement" at ICANN and Constituencies (20 mins) AOB (20 mins)

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: GNSO Working Session Saturday - transripts posted
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 15, 2012

Oct. 15, 2012

Dear BC Members, > The transcripts of the GNSO Saturday weekend session are posted on page: > http://gnso.icann.org/en/calendar#oct Thank you, Kind regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat

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On Internet rules, India now more willing to say ICANN
by Chris Chaplow Oct. 14, 2012

Oct. 14, 2012

India has reinvented its position on Internet governance, hoping to become a new voice of reason in what has so far been a deeply polarised global debate. The change, effected after detailed inter-ministerial as well as multi-stakeholder consultation, is intended to distance India from any model propagating governments taking charge or balkanising the Internet. It was unveiled at the recent Budapest Cyber Space Conference. According to Minister of State for Telecom Sachin Pilot, who led the Indian delegation to Budapest, instead of opposing the U.S.-based Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and its operations through an earlier proposal called the U.N. Committee on Internet-Related Policies (UN-CIRP), India will pursue enhanced cooperation through wider dialogue. In our meetings with Fadi Chehade, the new CEO of ICANN, I have sought far stronger representation of the developing world on the four ICANN Advisory committees, Mr. Pilot told The Hindu. Continues <http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/on-internet-rules-india-now-more-will ing-to-say-icann/article3994985.ece?homepage=true> http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/on-internet-rules-india-now-more-willi ng-to-say-icann/article3994985.ece?homepage=true 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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Ex-NomCom chair calls for reform
by Phil Corwin Oct. 13, 2012

Oct. 13, 2012

http://a.sw.io/coMXJko "Sickening" NomCom must be reformed, says ex-chair Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/cell "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

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Toronto Agenda for BC members call.
by Chris Chaplow Oct. 13, 2012

Oct. 13, 2012

Dear Members, Please find attached an anotated agenda for the Totronto meeting that Bene prepared for us. It will refered to on the upcoming BC members call in 45 mins time at 11.30 EST. The link to the schedule on the ICANN website is found here : http://toronto45.icann.org/full-schedule best 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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Toronto Prep: Biography for ICANN President & CEO, and his advisors
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Dear BC Members, In preparation for the Toronto meeting, please find attached a document with biographies from ICANN's President & CEO, Fadi Chehadé, as well as those of his two senior advisors, Sally Costerton and Tarek Kamel. 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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Toronto Sunday 14 October remote participation & dial-in details
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 11, 2012

Oct. 11, 2012

Dear BC Members, Please find below the dial in details for the GNSO Working session in Toronto on SUNDAY. Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org Please find the *dial -- in* and *remote participation* information for the *GNSO Council working sessions on Sunday, 14 October in Toronto *which starts at *09:00 local time. * *Remote participation : * *http://toronto45.icann.org/node/34121* *Agenda:*https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/GNSO+Working+SessionToronto+Sunday+14+October+2012 *Dial-in information: *Please note that the *dial-in numbers below remain the same for all the GNSO related meetings in Toronto.* The *pass code for each meeting changes* as noted below: *Sunday * *Draft AGENDA*: *09:00 -- 09:30 - Pass code - SSAC 09:30 - 10:00 -- Pass code - FAKE 10:00 -- 11:30 -- Pass code - Q&A 11:30 - 12:15 - Pass code - GLTD* * 13:00 -- 14 :30 --Pass code - BOARD **14 :30 - 15:15 - Pass code - IMPACT **15 :30 - 15:50 - Pass code - LOCK 15:50 - 16:10 -- Pass code - UOC 16:10 -- 16:30 -- Pass code- NOMCOM* * *Meeting Transcriptions will be available within approximately 48 hours after the meeting and will be posted on the GNSO Calendar page: _http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/# <http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/>oct_ Please let me know if you require further information. Thank you. Kind regards Glen ____________________________________________________________________________ Participant passcode: see above *Dial in numbers:* *Country* *Toll Numbers* *Freephone/ Toll Free Number* ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519 AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 <tel:43-1-92-81-113> 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651 CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND Land Line: 106-33-203 0-800-9-14610 FINLAND Mobile: 09-106-33-203 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247 GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378 NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 <tel:800-8-110087> SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 <tel:1-517-345-9004> 866-692-5726 <tel:866-692-5726> VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone. ---------------------------- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat _gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <http://gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>__ __http://gnso.icann.org_

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