BC members: In Toronto , the BC/IPC/ISPC requested improved Rights Protection Measures (RPMs). That prompted ICANN executive management to host follow-up meetings with multiple stakeholders. As a result, ICANN posted a "strawman solution" for public comment (link<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/strawman-solution...>). Public comments are due by 16-Jan-2013. Attached is a draft BC comment on the Strawman solution, based on prior BC positions and discussions, email exchanges with BC members, and initial review by the ex comm. Per the BC charter, this draft is posted for 14 days of review and comment. As soon as possible, please REPLY ALL with your suggested edits to these comments. If any BC member objects to the BC filing the attached draft comment , please REPLY ALL and indicate your objection and reason. We plan to finalize and submit these comments on 16-Jan-2013. -- Steve DelBianco BC vice chair for policy coordination