On 6 Oct 2017, at 19:24, Wilkinson <mail@christopherwilkinson.eu> wrote:

Eric, Wale: Thankyou for your interest and support. 

In my experience, the main issue that is likely to arise is the claim that geographic names are not normally protected in any body of law, consequently are available for all to apply for as TLDs.

Obviously that is not my point of view, but the subgroup will have to address it.

It would be useful should you wish to join the group. I shall circulate the relevant information in due course. Meanwhile, I found it interesting to browse in here:

https://community.icann.org/x/RgV1Aw

If other EURALO members are so moved, I would welcome comments on the draft policy outline.

Regards

CW

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On 4 Oct 2017, at 21:40, Schweighofer Erich <erich.schweighofer@univie.ac.at> wrote:

Congratulations, Christopher, an excellent choice. If needed, I may support you on international law questions.

Best, Erich

 

ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. DDr. Erich Schweighofer
Arbeitsgruppe Rechtsinformatik / Centre for Computers and Law
Institut für Europarecht, Internationales Recht und 
Rechtsvergleichung / Department of European, International and Comparative Law
Universität Wien / University of Vienna
Schottenbastei 10-16/2/5, 1010 Wien, AT
Tel. +43 1 4277 35305, Fax +43 1 4277 9353
Erich.Schweighofer@univie.ac.at
http://rechtsinformatik.univie.ac.at

Bitte um Beiträge / Call for Papers: 
IRIS2018 , 22.-24.02.2018, Salzburg 
https://www.univie.ac.at/RI/IRIS2018

 

Von: Wilkinson
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 4. Oktober 2017 18:44
An: Olawale Bakare via EURO-Discuss
Betreff: [EURO-Discuss] New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG: Work Track 5 on Geographic Names at the Top-Level

 

Good afternoon:

As many of you will have learnt, I have been appointed as a co-chair of this subgroup about Geographic names.

Since this issue has a long history in ICANN, I have written the attached notes to outline the main lines and suggest certain directions for solutions.

I look forward to framing the issues and structure of the group with the PDP co-chairs and staff, in due course.

Your comments and advice would be welcome.

Regards

Christopher