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FILED: BC comment on amendments to .BROTHER, .GEA, .ACO, .SECURITY, .PROTECTION, .THEATRE and .RENT registry agreements
by Steve DelBianco Oct. 11, 2015

Oct. 11, 2015

Today we filed these BC comment in support of geo-names in registry agreements for several brand and generic TLDs. Thanks to Andy Abrams for drafting.

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RE: [bc-gnso] [FWD: BC election results]
by Phil Corwin Oct. 2, 2015

Oct. 2, 2015

Likewise, Susan. Let's continue the teamwork! 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 From: Susan Kawaguchi [mailto:susank@fb.com] Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 10:35 AM To: tim.smith(a)ciparx.ca; Phil Corwin; 'Marie Pattullo'; 'Jimson Olufuye'; bc-gnso(a)icann.org Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] [FWD: BC election results] Congratulations Phil, looking forward to continuing to work with you on the council! Susan Kawaguchi Domain Name Manager Facebook Legal Dept. Phone - 650 485-6064 From: <owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org>> on behalf of Tim Smith <tim.smith(a)ciparx.ca<mailto:tim.smith@ciparx.ca>> Organization: Canadian International Pharmacy Association Reply-To: "tim.smith(a)ciparx.ca<mailto:tim.smith@ciparx.ca>" <tim.smith(a)ciparx.ca<mailto:tim.smith@ciparx.ca>> Date: Friday, October 2, 2015 at 6:57 AM To: 'Phil Corwin' <psc(a)vlaw-dc.com<mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com>>, 'Marie Pattullo' <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be<mailto:marie.pattullo@aim.be>>, 'Jimson Olufuye' <jolufuye(a)kontemporary.net<mailto:jolufuye@kontemporary.net>>, "bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org>" <bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org>> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] [FWD: BC election results] Congrats Phil. Sincerely, Tim Smith General Manager Canadian International Pharmacy Association www.cipa.com<http://www.cipa.com> From: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org> [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Phil Corwin Sent: October 2, 2015 8:47 AM To: Marie Pattullo <marie.pattullo(a)aim.be<mailto:marie.pattullo@aim.be>>; 'Jimson Olufuye' <jolufuye(a)kontemporary.net<mailto:jolufuye@kontemporary.net>>; bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] [FWD: BC election results] Thank you Marie and Jimson, and thanks to all BC members for the strong mandate you have provided me to serve as your representative on Council over the next two years. This period will be a very consequential time for ICANN and our constituency, and I look forward to working with all of you in the months ahead. Best regards to all, Philip 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 From:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org<mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org> [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marie Pattullo Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 4:49 AM To: 'Jimson Olufuye'; bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> Subject: RE: [bc-gnso] [FWD: BC election results] Thanks Jim - and both congrats and thanks to Phil! Marie From:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org<mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org> [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Jimson Olufuye Sent: vendredi 2 octobre 2015 10:42 To: bc-gnso(a)icann.org<mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org> Subject: [bc-gnso] [FWD: BC election results] Dear members, Following the recent BC Councilor election and the result gracefully provided (below) by Glen, it's my pleasure to communicate to you that Philip Corwin has been elected for a 2-year term as BC Councilor. He would join our other Councilor Susan Kawaguchi as they continue to provide BC with quality representation in the GNSO Council. On behalf of the BC, I would like to thank Glen for overseeing the election and all members for their cooperation. Warm regards, JO Jimson Olufuye BC Vice Chair (Finance & Operations) -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BC election results From: Glen_de_Saint_Géry <Glen(a)icann.org<mailto:Glen@icann.org>> Date: Fri, October 02, 2015 10:07 am To: "Jimson Olufuye (jolufuye(a)kontemporary.net<mailto:jolufuye@kontemporary.net>)" <jolufuye(a)kontemporary.net<mailto:jolufuye@kontemporary.net>> Cc: Phil Corwin <psc(a)vlaw-dc.com<mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com>>, Glen_de_Saint_Géry <Glen(a)icann.org<mailto:Glen@icann.org>> Dear Jimson, Please find the BC election results below. Thank you very much Kind regards, Glen Total Ballots Cast (including duplicates): 35 Ballots Counted (excluding duplicates): 34 Voters Who Haven't Voted: 21 Ballot with added tally (using weights, if any): Please mark ONE choice BC Representative on GNSO Council (2 year term) 1: 80 votes [] Philip Corwin 2: 1 vote [] Abstain Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://gnso.icann.org/&k=ZVNjlDM…> ________________________________ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v1/url?u=http://www.avg.com&k=ZVNjlDMF0FE…> Version: 2015.0.6140 / Virus Database: 4419/10680 - Release Date: 09/22/15 Internal Virus Database is out of date. ________________________________ No virus found in this message. 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[FWD: BC election results]
by Jimson Olufuye Oct. 2, 2015

Oct. 2, 2015

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FILED: BC comment on Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement
by Steve DelBianco Sept. 11, 2015

Sept. 11, 2015

Today we filed our comment on Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement. (here<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/BC-comment-on-Searchable…> and attached) Thanks to Andy Abrams for drafting, and to Chris Wilson and Steve Coates for edits.

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Phil Corwin
by Bob Heimbecker Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

To all: I had written earlier to Phil to thank him for his leadership and willingness to serve. You should all recognize how easy it is to get tied up and drawn into the day to day battles of just staying in business! For those numerous small companies it is all too easy to forget to say, "Thanks!" It is of great import to have individuals like Phil that carry the flag for all of us and lead from the front. I appreciate and want to recognize all the "Phil's" that have given so much over the years and to those who continue to serve! My hat is off to all the "Phils!" Keep up the good work! All the best, Bob

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FILED: BC comment on IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal
by Steve DelBianco Sept. 8, 2015

Sept. 8, 2015

Today we filed the attached comment on the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal. Many thanks to lead drafter Aparna Sridhar, and to Andrew Harris, Ellen Blackler, Stephen Coates, and Claudia Selli.

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FILED: BC comment on Initial Report on Data & Metrics for Policy Making
by Steve DelBianco Sept. 7, 2015

Sept. 7, 2015

Today we filed the attached comment on the Initial Report on Data & Metrics for Policy Making. Thanks to Angie Graves, Andy Abrams, and Tim Chen for drafting.

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FILED: BC comment on Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services -- Prelim Issue Report
by Steve DelBianco Sept. 6, 2015

Sept. 6, 2015

Today we filed the attached comment on the Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report. Thanks for drafting by Tim Chen, with help from Andy Abrams, Aparna Sridhar, Susan Kawaguchi, Angie Graves, and Ellen Blackler.

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FILED: BC comment on PDP recommendation for translation of contact information
by Steve DelBianco Aug. 10, 2015

Aug. 10, 2015

Today we filed the attached (and here<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/BC-comment-on-translatio…>) comment on the GNSO Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Policy Development Process (PDP) Recommendations for Board Consideration. Thanks again to Steve Coates for drafting.

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FILED: BC comment on geo-names in .GLOBAL .BNPPARIBAS .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE
by Steve DelBianco Aug. 3, 2015

Aug. 3, 2015

Today the BC filed comment on release of geo-names in four new gTLDs (.GLOBAL .BNPPARIBAS .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE) See attached, here<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/BC-comment-on-geo-names-…>, or below. Thanks again to Andy Abrams for drafting. Date: Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 4:48 PM To: "comments-ctn-release-tlds-21jun15(a)icann.org<mailto:comments-ctn-release-tlds-21jun15@icann.org>" Subject: Business Constituency (BC) comment on geo-names in .GLOBAL .BNPPARIBAS .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE The Business Constituency (BC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed amendments to the .GLOBAL, .BNPPARIBAS, .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE registry agreements submitted through the Registry Services Evaluation Policy (“RSEP”) on 21-May-2015, 28-May-2015, 28-May-2015, and 28-May-2015, respectively, and posted for public comment on 21-June-2015 (link<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ctn-release-tlds-2015-06-21-en>). The BC has consistently supported the release of country and territory names at all levels in .BRAND TLDs; this comment aligns with those prior comments. See Comment on Neustar's Proposal for Country and Territory Names<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ctn-release-neustar-19sep14/pdfjYdQmb…> (Nov. 8, 2014); Comment on the Release of Country and Territory Names in the .BMW and .MINI TLDs<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-bmw-mini-amendment-11dec14/msg00001.h…> (Jan. 24, 2015); Comment on Release of Country and Territory Names for the .EMERCK, .BERLIN, and .HAMBURG TLDs<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-emerck-hamburg-berlin-amendment-02mar…> (April 1, 2015); Comment on Release of Country and Territory Names for the .HONDA, .AXA, .EPSON, .HSBC, .XYZ and .COLLEGE TLDs<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ctn-release-tlds-31mar15/msg00000.html> (April 28, 2015); Comment on Release of Country and Territory Names for the .SONY, .ARCHI, .BIO and .SAARLAND TLDs<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BC-comment-on-Release-of…> (June 14, 2015); Comment on Release of Country and Territory Names for the .KOMATSU and .RICOH TLDs<http://www.bizconst.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/comment-on-proposed-amen…> (June 14, 2015). The .BNPPARIBAS, .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE Requests In their respective RSEP requests, Registry Operators BNP Paribas and Bridgestone Corporation seek the release of all country and territory names, as defined in Section 4 of Specification 5 of the Registry Agreement, at all levels of the .BNPPARIBAS, .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE TLDs. The BC fully supports these requests submitted by .BRAND registries. As set forth in our previous comments supporting similar RSEP requests, the BC believes that the use of country and territory names will allow .BRAND registries to create customized and relevant localized content for consumers in various countries and regions across the world, especially in developing nations with predominantly non-English-speaking populations. This geographic segmentation will not only bring greater efficacy to .BRAND TLDs, but it will benefit businesses and consumers alike by fueling economic development in regions which currently have limited choice with respect to linguistically and culturally tailored domain names and content. In addition, we firmly believe that the release of country and territory names for .BRAND TLDs will enhance security and trust in online commerce by permitting businesses to exercise more control over the security and stability of their customized web sites. Finally, the BC considers that use of country and territory names within a .BRAND registry will always avoid confusion with an official government web property. Indeed, the very basis of the .BRAND TLD model is for the brand to serve a unique source identifying function at the top-level, and for geographic names to serve a purely descriptive function at the second level. Thus, especially given the context of the underlying commercial sites, consumers directed to country.brand domain names will always be aware that they are engaging with a geographically-targeted version of a company’s official web site as opposed to a government property. The BC also notes the historical availability of country and territory names at all levels in all legacy TLDs. .BRAND TLDs should be afforded the same opportunity to allocate such names, given that the risk of abuse or confusion by the use of such names in a .BRAND registry is low. The .GLOBAL Request In its RSEP request, Registry Operator Dot Global Domain Registry Limited seeks the release of all country and territory names, as defined in Section 4 of Specification 5 of the Registry Agreement, at all levels of the .GLOBAL TLD. The .GLOBAL request is distinct from the RSEP requests discussed above because it relates to an open TLD, as opposed to .BRAND TLDs or geographic TLDs. In our view, the historical availability of country and territory names at all levels in all legacy TLDs still militates in favor of a presumptive approval of the request for the release of country and territory names. However, in recognition of the fact that the geographic segmentation and non-confusion arguments set forth in the previous sections are less persuasive for open TLDs than for .BRANDs or geographic TLDs, we believe that the presumption of approval may be overcome by a particular government’s objection to the release of its country or territory name. In contrast, for .BRAND and .GEO TLDs, the BC strongly believes that the presumption of approval should only be able to be rebutted upon a showing of a justified and well-supported objection that convincingly demonstrates probable harm and/or confusion due to the use of its country or territory name at the second level. Thus, given the above rationale, to the BC the central question is one of degree, whereby restricted-access TLDs, such as .BRANDS and geographic TLDs, should enjoy the strongest presumption of approval (rebutted only upon justified and well-supported governmental objections), whereas purely open TLDs should enjoy a lesser presumption of approval (rebutted upon any governmental objection). In the future, in order to make the requested delineation more clear, the BC would support bifurcating similar public comment periods on country and territory names into buckets corresponding to restricted access TLDs, such as .Brands or geographic TLDs, versus purely open TLDs. These comments were drafted by Andy Abrams and approved in accordance with our charter.

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