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BC comment on singular plural
by Steve DelBianco Aug. 16, 2013

Aug. 16, 2013

Here's what we just told the Board at the Public Forum, on behalf of the BC ICANN’s String Similarity Panel was to place into contention sets any strings that create a possibility of user confusion. But in late February ICANN published contention sets that did NOT include 24 pairs of singular-plural forms of the same string (English and Spanish) Sport(s) Loan(s) Web(s) Game(s) Hotel(es) Risks of allowing both singular and plural TLDs for the same word are well understood. -confusion -precedent for the next round -ICANN looking pretty ridiculous What’s not understood is how it happened and what we can do about it. First response is to ask if the panelist follow GNSO Policy on confusingly similar. Second response is “Chong” ( Chinese for “Do-over” ) -Do-over on just these 24 pairs - WIPO Mediation Rules, Article 1 says, “Words used in the singular include the plural and vice versa, as the context may require.” Guess we could correct the Guidebook (plurals are confusingly similar) String Confusion Objections on 7 of these pairs are in the hands of the ICDR rightnow. If ICSR does the right thing and finds these pairs should be contention sets, The Board can apply this rule to ALL 24 pairs Failing that, there’s Formal Reconsideration. We all worry about threat from inter-governmental groups just waiting for ICANN to stumble. We have enough vulnerability to stumble with so many unknowns in the new gTLD launch. No need to add to our vulnerability with this self-inflicted wound

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FOR FINAL REVIEW: BC comments on proposed new gTLD Registry Agreement
by Steve DelBianco Aug. 5, 2013

Aug. 5, 2013

ICANN posted the final new gTLD Registry Agreement for public comment. (<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/proposed-raa-22apr13-en.htm>link<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/base-agreement-29apr13-en.htm>) On todays BC member call we discussed two minor edits to the BC comment draft. (attached) Note that this comment is based closely on BC's March comments on previous Registry Agreement (link<http://www.bizconst.org/Positions-Statements/BC%20Comment%20on%20new%20gTLD…>) Please do your final review by 8-Jun-2013 so that we can submit to ICANN by the deadline of 11-Jun. Any objections or edits should be sent as Reply to All. Thanks again to Elisa Cooper for work on this draft. -- Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination Business Constituency

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Latest ICANN New gTLD Committee resolutions on GAC Advice from Beijing
by Steve DelBianco July 4, 2013

July 4, 2013

ICANN's New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) agreed to several aspects of GAC advice. (link<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27jun13-en.htm>) Overall, the NGPC concluded that acceptance and implementation of GAC safeguards would bring less delay and uncertainty than the protracted consultations required if ICANN rejects GAC advice. Safeguards for all gTLDs Governments should appreciate that ICANN takes ownership of WHOIS accuracy checks. GAC advised ICANN to "ensure there are real and immediate consequences" for safeguard violations. ICANN's response is say these violations would "be a basis for suspension". But that's not the same as actually requiring Registrars to suspend the name if violations are found. Restricted gTLDs and exclusive generic TLDs ICANN accepted safeguards on how TLDs should enforce registrant restrictions that are useful to protect consumers and users. That's different from the issue of generic TLDs for the exclusive use of a single company, where ICANN just called a time-out to have further dialogue with the GAC. ICANN will not re-do contention sets between singular and plural versions of the same TLD. The NGPC did "reconsider" the decision to delegate both singular and plurals, but I doubt the GAC views that as "accepting" their advice. I don't think this issue is closed since nearly everyone sees probable user confusion between the singular and plural of the exact same TLD. Moreover, this is an awful precedent for the next round, since it would seem to permit new applications for the plural version of existing TLDs, like org(s), net(s), and com(s). -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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Pre-Durban Policy Update Webinar links
by Benedetta Rossi June 28, 2013

June 28, 2013

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Reminder: Pre-Durban ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation 27 June 2013
by Benedetta Rossi June 26, 2013

June 26, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find below a reminder of the Pre-Durban ICANN Policy Update Webinar taking place tomorrow, June 27th, 2013 at 12 UTC and at 19 UTC. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat: gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org to receive the call details. Thank you, -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jun13-en.htm Pre-Durban ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation 27 June 2013 In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Durban remotely or in person, you're invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion inICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 27 June at 12.00 UTC and Thursday 27 June at 19.00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Among other topics, updates will be provided on: . Protection of IGO/INGO names in gTLDs PDP . 'Thick' Whois Policy Development Process . Locking of a Domain Name subject to UDRP Proceedings PDP . 10th Anniversary of the ccNSO . IDN ccPDP . Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group . Update on RSSAC Reorganization The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org> policy-staff(a)icann.org. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat ( <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html> http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address.

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model
by Benedetta Rossi June 26, 2013

June 26, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find below an ICANN Announcement of interest to BC Members: Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model. Thank you, -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model 24 June 2013 ICANN has embarked on an effort to reinvent today's WHOIS system. Be part of the solution and join the discussion...online and at ICANN's Durban meeting. <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13 -en.htm> Share Your Thoughts There are different ways to share your perspective with us: * Provide your input through our <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13 -en.htm> online questionaire * A <https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24 jun13-en.htm> webinar on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC * A <http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627> consultation in Durban on Monday, 15 July * Submit comments by email: <mailto:input-to-ewg@icann.org> input-to-ewg(a)icann.org As the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG), we have proposed a paradigm shift - a new system in which gTLD registration data is collected, validated and disclosed for permissible purposes only, with some data elements being accessible only to authenticated requestors that are then held accountable for appropriate use. Our objective is to reexamine and define the purpose of collecting and maintaining gTLD directory data, consider how to safeguard the data, and propose a next generation solution that will better serve the needs of the global Internet community. <https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/assets/ards-model-950x600-24jun13 -en.png> Aggregated RDS Model In our <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-repor t-24jun13-en.pdf> Initial Report [PDF, 1.7 MB], we identify the design features and principles that we think are essential in this new system, and a proposed Model for the next generation data directory services to replace WHOIS. Help shape this paradigm shift by sharing your reaction to our <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-repor t-24jun13-en.pdf> recommendations [PDF, 1.7 MB] and answering the questions linked below (click on "Share Your Thoughts"). Did we meet our objective? Do the recommendations address your concerns? How can we make them better? <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13 -en.htm> Share Your Thoughts There are different ways to share your perspective with us: * Provide your input through our <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13 -en.htm> online questionaire * A <https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24 jun13-en.htm> webinar on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC: we will walk you through our proposal and invite you to share your views and input. * A <http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627> consultation in Durban on Monday, 15 July: we will present the outcome of our work and open the floor for any questions or feedback you may have. A recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting; * Submit comments by email: <mailto:input-to-ewg@icann.org> input-to-ewg(a)icann.org All input received by August 12 will be carefully considered as we finalize our recommendations and bring our work to a conclusion. To help focus your attention, we request your feedback on a set of questions, although you are free to comment on any aspect of the Initial Report. Sincerely, Members of the <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services> Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG) More Information Our work stems from the Board's <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-08nov12-en.htm> directive to redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data, while balancing data accuracy and access issues with safeguards for protecting data. We considered the important community work done over the last decade by the GNSO, the SSAC, the WHOIS Review Team, the GAC and others. Our <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-repor t-24jun13-en.pdf> Initial Report [PDF, 1.7 MB] reflects our consensus view of the design principles and features needed for a new system. Our proposed Model highlights how these design principles and features could be fulfilled in the ICANN domain ecosystem. What's Next? We will consider your input and present a final report containing our recommended design principles, features, and suggested Model to ICANN's CEO and Board when our work is concluded. This output will feed into a Board-initiated GNSO policy development process to serve as a foundation for the GNSO's creation of new consensus policy, and contractual negotiations, as appropriate.

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Alerts from the Secretariat: ICANN Launches Strategic Planning Portal
by Benedetta Rossi June 26, 2013

June 26, 2013

Dear BC Members, Please find below an ICANN announcement of interest to BC Members: ICANN Launches Strategic Planning Portal. Thank you, -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-24jun13-en.htm> https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-24jun13-en.htm ICANN Launches Strategic Planning Portal 24 June 2013 ICANN has launched a Strategic Planning Portal. Community input is a vital element of ICANN and the new Portal further integrates the community's feedback in shaping the future direction of ICANN and its work. This new website will allow interested individuals and organizations from around the globe to suggest what ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year plan should contain, and then to review and provide comments on a proposed strategic plan. ICANN is seeking public feedback on a wide range of issues, including internationalization and regional development, security and stability, operational excellence and more. These key areas will be discussed online and during the upcoming public ICANN meeting in Durban, South Africa. Input will be used to shape our strategic vision. Visit the new Strategic Planning Portal here: <https://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement> http://www.icann.org/en/about/planning/strategic-engagement For more information about ICANN's 47th public meeting in Durban, South Africa, visit <http://durban47.icann.org> http://durban47.icann.org.

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Durban Schedule now online
by Benedetta Rossi June 25, 2013

June 25, 2013

Dear BC members, Please note that the complete Durban meeting schedule is now posted on the ICANN website, here: http://durban47.icann.org/full-schedule I would like to take this opportunity to remind members to please let me know the following information asap: . Arrival/Departure dates . Hotel name . Contact details on site . Guests . Confirm whether you are a French speaker I will send out the BC annotated agenda for BC members asap, but in the meantime please note the following meetings for the BC & CSG: Sunday, July 14th, 2013: . 8:00 am - 9:00 am: CSG Closed meeting with GNSO Board members Bill Graham and Bruce Tonkin. . 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Sunday CSG closed session - Preparation for CSG/Board session on Tuesday Monday, July 15th, 2013 . Lunch time slot: BC Closed Meeting Tuesday, July 16th, 2013: . 8:00 am - 9:30 am: Cross Constituency Breakfast with GAC . 9:30 am - 11:00: CSG Open Meeting . 10.30 - 11.00: CSG Session with the SSAC to discuss SSAC reports 53, 57, 58. The report on dotless domains being of particular concern. . 11:15 am - 12:15 pm: CSG Meeting with the Board . 1:15 pm - 4:30 pm: BC Open Meeting . 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Informal CSG drinks with the NCSG at the Hilton Rivets Bar. Details to be confirmed. Wednesday, July 17th, 2013: . Lunch time slot: BC Closed meeting in preparation for the Public Forum. Please let me know if you have any questions, Thank you, -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat bc-secretariat(a)icann.org <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home> https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org

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IPEC Rewport Cites Central Role for ICANN
by Phil Corwin June 22, 2013

June 22, 2013

BC members may be interested in reviewing this piece I just posted regarding the central role cited for ICANN in the just-issued report of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) -- http://internetcommerce.org/IPECandICANN 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 Twitter: @VlawDC "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

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NTAG Newsletter
by Phil Corwin June 22, 2013

June 22, 2013

http://www.gtldregistries.org/sites/gtldregistries.org/files/NTAG_JUNE_2013… 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 Twitter: @VlawDC "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

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