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FOR REVIEW: draft BC comment on ICANN's proposed rules for TM Matching
by Steve DelBianco May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

As discussed during yesterday's BC meeting in Toronto, Elisa Cooper has proposed a comment regarding ICANN's proposed plan for matching rules for names entered in the Trademark Clearinghouse. ICANN's Public Comment page for the proposed matching rules is here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/tmch-docs-24sep12-en.htm>. The Matching Rules document we are commenting on is here<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/matching-rules-2…>. Below is the BC comment proposed by Elisa Cooper: Subject: Trademark Clearinghouse Matching Rules for “@” and “&” Upon review of the possible methods for translating “@” and “&” as described in the “Explanatory Memorandum: Implementing the Matching Rules”, the Business Constituency requests that the languages for translations of “@” and “&” be chosen on a per-record basis by the trademark owner. The memorandum suggests that the language of translations should be based upon the official language(s) of the trademark registry. Restricting translations to the official language of the trademark registry is problematic, particularly for global brands or for trademarks registered in countries where there is no official language. Furthermore, requiring that translations of “@” and “&” match the official language of the trademark registry would likely result in additional costs to brand owners for additional submissions of the same mark to the Trademark Clearinghouse. Initial comments closed 16-Oct. At least one comment (link<http://forum.icann.org/lists/tmch-docs-sep12/msg00007.html>) refers to the language restriction, so the BC could file a reply comment by the Reply closing date of 7-Nov. That gives us enough time to allow our regular 14-day review and approval period. So, please reply all with your questions or suggestions regarding this draft, before 30-Oct-2012. Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination Business Constituency

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Election Announcement: BC Officer Elections 2013 - Nominations open
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

*From: BC Secretariat* *Date: January 31st, 2013* *CC: ICANN GNSO Secretariat* *bcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>* *Re: BC 2013 Officers Election Process* Please note that this is the announcement for the BC elections for the BC Officers positions (Chair, Vice Chair Finance & Operations, Vice Chair for Policy Coordination, CSG Representative). The election process opens on today, Jan. 31st, 2013. The election will be conducted by myself, BC Secretariat, fulfilling the role of Voting Officer for the duration of the election process. For the election process, all communications regarding elections will go to a _separate email_ --bcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>. The ICANN GNSO Secretariat will serve as Verifying Officer to verify the vote count, and validate the Election Process. _*Detailed information regarding the election procedure can be found in the election procedure document attached*_, which includes: *The attached election procedure covers:* . time-frames for the three stage process outlined in the BC Charter . description of open seats; . who is eligible to nominate, or accept a nomination . how to nominate; . how to accept a nomination, . candidate statements . when the elections will be held, . outcomes of election announcement . as exception: ties in any election The BC Charter provides the basis for the elections and is referenced in the relevant sections of the Elections Process, in particular Sections 4.2-4.7, 5, and 8.2.3. Eligibility for participation in the elections process is referenced in Section 11, regarding payment of Membership fees. Eligibility to stand for election is referenced in section 4.7 of the Charter. Questions about status of payment of dues should be sent tobc-secretariat(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-secretariat@icann.org>, but final status is determined by the BC ExComm who will make final determinations based on payments received. The detailed description of the Elections and Voting process is provided in the attached document so that all members are fully informed of the Elections Process and can avail themselves fully of the opportunity to nominate or stand for office, and vote, if eligible. *Dates of Nomination and Election:* The 4 weeks for this year's BC Officer elections opens today, Jan. 31st, 2013, and close on February 28th. The phases of the Election process are detailed in the Election Procedure attached. All communications regarding the election is conducted by a separate email, password protected, and available only to the Voting Officer, and to the Verifying Officer atbcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>. *Elections Process:* Questions regarding the Elections process, as of today should be sent tobcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com>and the Voting Officer/Verifying Officer will be able to respond to questions regarding the Elections Process. /_*Once again, please refer to the attachment for the full details regarding this election.*_/ Transmitted by the BC Secretariat: Benedetta Rossi tobc-gnso(a)icann.org <mailto:bc-private@icann.org> Copy to: Glen De Saint Gery, GNSO Secretariat, acting as Verifying Voting Officer, and tobcvotes(a)hotmail.com <mailto:bcvotes@hotmail.com> -- 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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ICANN CEO remarks on Strawman
by Steve DelBianco Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

This was reported in DomainIncite on 25-Jan-2013 http://domainincite.com/11732-industry-man-chehade-admits-strawman-mistake Industry man Chehade admits strawman “mistake”<http://domainincite.com/11732-industry-man-chehade-admits-strawman-mistake> Kevin Murphy<http://domainincite.com/about>, January 25, 2013, Domain Policy<http://domainincite.com/category/domain-policy> ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade today admitted that he badly handled recent discussions about improving trademark protections in the new gTLD program, saying he made a “mistake”. The remarks came during his speech at a meeting of registries and registrars in Amsterdam this afternoon. The address, which along with a Q&A lasted an hour, was remarkable for Chehade’s passion and candor, and his apparently conscious decision to portray himself as an industry man<http://domainincite.com/11717-its-official-people-hate-the-domain-name-indu…>. But he arguably risked alienating the parts of the ICANN community that would certainly not define themselves as part of the “industry”, such as the intellectual property community. This was no more evident as when he discussed the controversial trademark protection “strawman” proposals. “We’re moving very fast at ICANN now,” he said. “You almost have no idea how fast we’re moving. We are opening so many new things and fixing so many things, that frankly should have been done for a long time at ICANN, that the speed at which we’re moving is making me, and sometimes my team, make mistakes.” “I made one big mistake in the last few months,” he said. “I didn’t quite fully understand… this concept of ‘trying to take a second bite at the apple’, when I engaged with the Trademark Clearinghouse discussions.” That’s a reference to meetings in Brussels and Los Angeles late last year, convened by Chehade at the request of the Intellectual Property Constituency and Business Constituency. These meetings came up with the strawman proposals<http://domainincite.com/11064-straw-man-proposed-to-settle-trademark-deadlo…>, which would create (arguably) new rights protection mechanisms and bolster others in favor of trademark owners. Registries, registrars and new gTLD applicants complained that the IPC/BC proposals had already been considered multiple times by ICANN and the community and discarded. Apparently Chehade has now come around to their way of thinking, helped in part by Non-Commercial User Constituency member Maria Farrell’s complaint about the strawman process<http://domainincite.com/11294-ombudsman-probing-secretive-trademark-clearin…>. “I frankly didn’t fully understand until I went through the process, and appreciated what people were actually trying to do,” Chehade said. “So, okay, big learning experience for me… I take it, I move on and hopefully I won’t make that mistake again.” What does this mean for the strawman? Well, it’s not looking great. While the proposals are still open for public comment, at some point ICANN is going to have to decide which bits it wants to adopt as “implementation” and which are more suited to policy development. After today’s comments, I’d expect Chehade to be less inclined to push for the former.

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Xavier presenting budget ar Intersessional. full room view.
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Sent from my iPad

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Xavier presenting budget at the intersessional. This is quarter of room.
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

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RV: Finance Wiki that Xavier Refered to
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Dear members, Here is a link to the Wiki for the Finance Community Wiki which is being used for the Budget Process and Special requests. It is open to all persons who have registered to use the Wiki. Xavier is currently referring to it, for those of you who are following on the line. https://community.icann.org/display/projfinadhocws/Community+Group+Workspace 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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RE: Intersessional today
by Marilyn Cade Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Sally and Tarek are just coming in, for those who are interested in joining for the Dialogue on ICANN and IG landscape. There are transcripts, and our BC Secretariat has just posted all of the transcripts from the BC and CSG discussions.

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Transcripts & MP3 Recordings - BC & CSG Meetings 1/28 and 1/29
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find attached the transcripts and the MP3 links below from the following meetings which took place in LA this week: * BC Dialogue with ICANN Senior Staff 1/28 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/e5tvvax4tq5275q89f80.mp3 * BC Closed Session 1/28 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/ldg4s9f5ikixolpws0py.mp3 * CSG Roundtable with ICANN CEO 1/29 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/2zvhtsz0pnq70r2vomc3.mp3 * CSG Closed Session 1/29 - MP3: https://icann.box.com/shared/static/eo8xz018zepig6rwjzrl.mp3 These transcripts & recordings are also posted on the BC wiki on the conference call & meeting information page: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=31162833 For additional information regarding the Non-Contracted Party House Intersessional meeting and for other transcripts & documents, please visit the dedicated NCPH Intersessional Wiki Page which is updated as transcripts & materials become available from the different sessions: https://community.icann.org/display/ncph/InterSessional+-+January+2013 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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Slides from yesterday's BC Meeting with Rob Hoggarth
by Benedetta Rossi Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

Dear BC Members, Following yesterday's BC Meeting Segment in LA with Robert Hoggarth, please find attached the slides titled "Developing a Framework for SO/AC Reviews." The deck represents the information and materials that were shared with community leaders in Toronto. Also, here is the link address for the community web site that Rob referenced in his remarks - https://community.icann.org/display/GNSO/GNSO+Review+Plan+Framework . Rob mentioned that BC comments on this matter would be most welcome. 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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FADI CHEHADE address the CSG including Business Constituency leaders at ICANN HQ in POSTEL A room. Tue 29th January.
by Chris Chaplow Jan. 29, 2013

Jan. 29, 2013

FADI CHEHADE address the CSG including Business Constituency leaders at ICANN HQ in POSTEL A room. Tue 29th January. Good morning to your last visit to ICANN HQ as there soon to be three HQ I spoke last week at Davos and told them about ICAAN. AT the ITU meeting in Dubai where I was and so was and my good friend Marilyn the ITU chairman asked for a raise of hands and we were within a whisper of the end of ICANN ....if so I would not be here today, I would be with a lot of international lawyers. There was a remarkable article in the Economist 5 days ago. I use the business constituency graph. We have mis handled our meeting arrangements in Africa. Profile on DNS industry now does not look good Echo did survey on how the DNS industry is perceived. It is 4x down We commissioned a survey on how analysts see us. Forrester, Gartner or IDC. We found that non of them follow our sector. They leave it to a few fringe people. If you talk to people in financial sector they do not care about our sector and it is not sexy and left to some kids in the basement. We have a unique opportunity to raise the profile of our sector. ICANNs pin hole or weak point is that we do not have a structure to balance I held here a CEO round table on Jan 17, 10 CEO of leading registrars came here for the first time. 4 feb we meet registry CEOs. Bad actors are written about, good actors are not., How de we know the difference. We create a seal for the industry, a DNS industry conference, a Registrant bill of rights, We now have a new internal project management system with 509 projects went live last friday. When it is cleaned up in 3 months time I will expose it to you. We do not have a middle management team, we have good people but no management structure. We need to change the culture, be less defensive and more embracing. People work harder than any company or start up I have seen. I spend more time telling people to slow down and take a rest rather than work harder. Finally a comment on Amsterdam. Let me clarify reports of what I said about the TMCH. I am new to this and ave a lot to learn, what I explained was that what I thought was an issue, and it still is an issue. I went about to solve it. I did misunderstand the process. I am with ombudsman this afternoon for two hours over it. We have issues and they have to be solved. In case you are wondering. I am loving this job, it is the toughest I have ever done. I am staying. Gartner asked, what is the sector" I have a good relation with Dr Toure I had dinner with he and his wife the other evening. We are we will have a series of event MIG WORKS Multi Internet Governance First in middle east on 5th march in Dubia and second in Africa. then 4 in Africa, a caravan show, I will visit all major cities arount the world, hiring a new VP of Asia. Q. Policy vs Implementation. Outcome of TMCH activities. frankly there is not clarity on this matter. We were pointing at an apple and one person said it was an orange and another a peach. I asked David Steen. Referring to discussion paper sent out by David Olive. I think the best and smartest people on the planet to solve this are here. We do not have mechanisms to get this done, It was pointed out that the paper was not actually up for public comment. I think we might make this a public comment. Lets make Beijing a serious debate on this. Q. Challenges in building consensus as the community gets larger? If we do not figure out how we are going to listen to the new community. When our engagement programme starts to work. We are going to see a sea change in the conditions. A year from today we will meet again and it is going to be a different community. If this happens today it will crumble. I have build many companies. If somebody calls ICANN who do they call? They call Fadi or the call Chris or Steve and he calls so and so. We will have 0800 ICANN HELP and a CMS ot log the calls. I made a comment in Amstadam that I would want to delay the gTLD launch by a year, I wanted to say five years. They were standing on the tables. At IBM we said three years for any project and were always ahead of time. Do I do this? Why do I not have a choise? If we do it properly it will be better for the community. My 87 year old mother has an ipad in arabic but can not write dot com. I am putting tools people and processs which was not there three months ago. There was a lot of perople with good will who would take you call. Consensus. In our home my two boys have left home, so it is easy to reach consensus at the dinner table. Consuensus is the rule. One of the reasone I wake up every day after four haous sleep. I beleave we can show the world about consensus. How are we going to govern this. The world is watching us. Country after country. I spoke to the CEO of Akamai he said Oh my god, this is too important you must come to meet the chair ASAP. Viviane Reding and Nellie Crus said in Davos we are coming to the painful conclusion that the regualtion can not keep up with the speed of the internet. The right people to solve this issue are in the room. You all care and are thought full peole. A round tabel with cc in London is set for March 13th. Invite business and have round table with them on the next day. Chris Mondini will be contact. There are interesting predections of the size of the DNS sector. We had meeting but not not follow up. Now we have a system, people come and go away to the next meeting. Discuss with Sally. let me explain her world. Engagement. Where does it come from. Tarik Camel and new person Polomy Sirus is the industrry contracted parties. David Olive's new roll is head of engagement for So&AC Direct all engagement requests via David Olive. The above are fast written notes taken by Chris Chaplow for quick publication to BC members of the presentation by ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé at the CSG intersesional meeting at ICANN HQ on 29 January 2013 Please cross check against transcript for accuracy. Sent from my iPad

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