Chuck and all, WIPO-2 is quite specific in its wording ".the registration or use, as a domain name, of the name or abbreviation of the IGO that has been communicated under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention" And, reading that article, one finds the following (just a part of it): "The provisions of subparagraph (b) of paragraph (1) of this Article shall apply only to such armorial bearings, flags, other emblems, abbreviations, and names, of international intergovernmental organizations as the latter have communicated to the countries of the Union through the intermediary of the International Bureau." Accordingly, the International Bureau of WIPO holds a master file which is searchable on: http://www.wipo.int/ipdl/en/search/6ter/search-struct.jsp or http://www.wipo.int/ipdl/en/search/6ter/search-simp.jsp I haven't been able to squeeze a list out of this site, though. Best regards Olof _____ From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Gomes, Chuck Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:24 PM To: Anthony Harris; council@gnso.icann.org Subject: RE: [council] IGO LIST If I understood correctly in our meeting today, most of the organizations on this list would not apply under the Paris convention. Is that correct? Chuck Gomes "This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized use, distribution, or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify sender immediately and destroy/delete the original transmission." _____ From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Harris Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:34 AM To: council@gnso.icann.org Subject: [council] IGO LIST See http://www.library.northwestern.edu/govinfo/resource/internat/igo.html Tony Harris