These are some additional thoughts about some of the issues raised at last week's NTIA-USPTO meeting. Even if there are disagreements on substance, I would hope that BC members could collectively raise process concerns that even now, almost three months after the URS session in Prague, there is no evidence that ICANN has taken even initial steps toward URS implementation. The continued delay on this required RPM is inexplicable. If this persists then strong questions should be raised in Toronto. From: psc@vlaw-dc.com<mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com> To: marilynscade@hotmail.com<mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com>; bc-secretariat@icann.org<mailto:bc-secretariat@icann.org> CC: sdelbianco@netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org>; excomm@bizconst.org<mailto:excomm@bizconst.org> Subject: RE: [Bc-private] Reminder & Materials: BC Pre Council Members Call Today @ 11 am EDT Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:47:50 +0000 Thanks Marilyn. The most important issue for ICA is that the URS remain a distinct and narrow supplement to UDRP for rapid addressing of slam dunk, incontrovertible cases of cybersquatting and not become a lower-priced substitute for UDRP. That was never the intent of those who proposed it and it was accepted by the community on the basis of having a narrow focus. The other point I made is that most potential registrants are unsophisticated and are unlikely to seek advice from a TM attorney, so that if the list of terms in the Trademark Clearinghouse that generate warning notices is too broad it will spook a lot of those registrants and they will refrain from using new gTLDs even though they have no intent to use their desired website in an infringing manner. Finally, in regard to process, I made the point that the participants in the URS session in Prague, while disagreeing on some aspects of substance, were pretty much of a uniform mind that ICANN really needed to start the process of URS implementation. It's been nearly three months since the Prague meeting and so far as I know nothing has been done to even initiate implementation, even though there are plenty of stakeholders who are willing to meet in good faith and just need the blessing of and some modest staff support to go forward (the same kind of approach that ICANN used for TMC implementation). The situation is inexplicable and should be unacceptable, and hopefully will be a major focus for Toronto. Best regards, 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: Marilyn Cade [mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com]<mailto:[mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com]> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 10:34 AM To: Phil Corwin; bc-secretariat @icann Cc: Steve Delbianco; excomm@bizconst.org<mailto:excomm@bizconst.org> Subject: RE: [Bc-private] Reminder & Materials: BC Pre Council Members Call Today @ 11 am EDT Phil, thanks so much, and also for coming to the NTIA/PTO event on short notice. I apologize about that but when I learned it was happening, insisted BC have opportunity to participate. Thanks for joining that meeting. When we do the debrief, Steve or I will note that you did raise some concerns, and note that you will post those to the bc list. M ________________________________ From: psc@vlaw-dc.com<mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com> To: bc-secretariat@icann.org<mailto:bc-secretariat@icann.org> CC: marilynscade@hotmail.com<mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com>; sdelbianco@netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org> Subject: RE: [Bc-private] Reminder & Materials: BC Pre Council Members Call Today @ 11 am EDT Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:09:35 +0000 Bene: I have a conference call scheduled with a client that starts at the same time. If it breaks before the end of the BC call I will dial in and join late. Best, 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: bc-private-bounces@icann.org<mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org> [mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org]<mailto:[mailto:bc-private-bounces@icann.org]> On Behalf Of Benedetta Rossi Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 9:53 AM To: bc-private@icann.org<mailto:bc-private@icann.org> Subject: [Bc-private] Reminder & Materials: BC Pre Council Members Call Today @ 11 am EDT Dear BC Members, Please find below a reminder of the dial in details for today's BC Members Pre Council call taking place at 11 am EDT. Materials for this call are attached, including the agenda. More materials will follow shortly to be used during the call. Thank you, Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home www.bizconst.org<http://www.bizconst.org> bc-secretariat@icann.org<mailto:bc-secretariat@icann.org> Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcode: BC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the call. 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