Ah, yes. Trademark owners get a notice but potential registrants do not. Reg Levy VP Compliance + Policy | Minds + Machines Group Limited C: +1-310-963-7135 S: RegLevy2 Current UTC offset: -8
On 9 Feb 2017, at 11:16, trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com wrote:
Only notice to the Trademark owner continues after the 90 day period, which they call the ‘Ongoing notice Service”. Potential registrants no longer receive the claims notice. See http://www.trademark-clearinghouse.com/content/ongoing-notifications <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.trademark-2Dclearing...>.
Best regards,
Marc H. Trachtenberg Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP | 77 West Wacker Drive | Suite 3100 | Chicago, IL 60601 Tel 312.456.1020 Mobile 773.677.3305 trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com <http://www.gtlaw.com/>
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From: Reg Levy [mailto:reg@mmx.co] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 12:58 PM To: Trachtenberg, Marc H. (Shld-Chi-IP-Tech) Cc: James Brian Beckham; kathy@kathykleiman.com; massimo@origin-gi.com; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org Subject: Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [renamed] Geographic indications
My understanding was that, for the first 90 days, registries are required to send a claims notice but, thereafter, the TMCH itself does so as a “value-add” for as long as the mark is in the TMCH.
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On 9 Feb 2017, at 06:43, trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> wrote:
Great point.
Best regards,
Marc H. Trachtenberg Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP | 77 West Wacker Drive | Suite 3100 | Chicago, IL 60601 Tel 312.456.1020 Mobile 773.677.3305 trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com <http://www.gtlaw.com/>
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From: Beckham, Brian [mailto:brian.beckham@wipo.int <mailto:brian.beckham@wipo.int>] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 2:23 AM To: Trachtenberg, Marc H. (Shld-Chi-IP-Tech); kathy@kathykleiman.com <mailto:kathy@kathykleiman.com>; massimo@origin-gi.com <mailto:massimo@origin-gi.com>; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org> Subject: RE: [gnso-rpm-wg] [renamed] Geographic indications
Also bear in mind these Claims Notices only operate once in the early life of each TLD, and for a very short time frame at that.
From: gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org> [mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org>] On Behalf Of trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:17 PM To: kathy@kathykleiman.com <mailto:kathy@kathykleiman.com>; massimo@origin-gi.com <mailto:massimo@origin-gi.com>; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org> Subject: Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [renamed] Geographic indications
Kathy and Massimo,
Just to clarify my email below, since it’s rather the crucial point: Since the example below says “registrants”, presumably the clams notice did NOT deter them from registering the names, which it should not have if they are making a fair or descriptive use of the names.
The claims notice appears to have done its job, i.e., flagging that a mark existed in the TMCH, causing the registrant to assess whether their use appeared to run a risk of infringement and, since John refers to them as registrants, then concluded “no” and proceeded.
Best regards,
Marc H. Trachtenberg Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP | 77 West Wacker Drive | Suite 3100 | Chicago, IL 60601 Tel 312.456.1020 Mobile 773.677.3305 trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com <http://www.gtlaw.com/>
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From: Kathy Kleiman [mailto:kathy@kathykleiman.com <mailto:kathy@kathykleiman.com>] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 11:36 AM To: Trachtenberg, Marc H. (Shld-Chi-IP-Tech); massimo@origin-gi.com <mailto:massimo@origin-gi.com>; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org> Subject: Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] [renamed] Geographic indications
Tx you for all the responses. Geographic indications, geographic indicators and geographic names all seem to be subject to range of uses - both ordinary definitions and terms of art. I think the larger point is that people are putting into the TMCH Database geographic terms that may have wide-ranging ramifications - including becoming part of block lists. We now have some evidence of actual cases and uses. I look forward to exploring the ramifications, impacts, and perhaps unintended consequences, with the Working Group. Best, Kathy
On 2/8/2017 11:58 AM, trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> wrote: Kathy,
I would note that at least for the first 3 marks listed below, they are not being used as geographic indicators. Rather, they are registered in connection with the following goods/services:
Class 09: Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound, images or data; Data carriers of all types with and without data; Software; Electronic publications [downloadable]; Data processing equipment; Computer
class 35: Advertising; Online advertising in a computer network; Publication of printed products [also in electronic form] for advertising purposes; Presentation of companies on the Internet and other media; Mediation of trade and economic contacts, also via the Internet; Public relations [public relations]; Managing directors; Business administration; Office work; Compilation, updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; Systematization of data in computer databases; Collecting and arranging of topic-referred press articles
Class 38: Providing access to computer programs on data networks; Providing access to information on the Internet, in particular via smartphones; Providing access to server services on the Internet; Providing Internet chatrooms; Providing online conversation folders and electronic mailboxes for transferring messages between users to software applications; Providing portals on the Internet; Computer support, namely providing access to software program versions via websites, by e-mail, telephone and other terminals suitable for telecommunications as support services for troubleshooting; Wireless electronic transmission of data, documents, information, messages and software applications; Electronic transmission and streaming of digital content to third parties via worldwide and local computer networks; E-mail services; Message and image transmission by computer; Telecommunications, in particular telecommunications via platforms and portals on the Internet; Providing access to databases; Forwarding all kinds of Internet addresses [Web messaging]
As discussed any times before, a dictionary word or name of a place can have a different meaning depending on the context. In some contexts the word can have source indicative (i.e., trademark) meaning when used in connection with goods or services unrelated to the word. In other contexts, the word can have generic or descriptive meaning. For example, APPLE has source indicating/trademark meaning when used in connection with computers and devices, but generic or descriptive meaning when used in connection with apples. Similarly, “Rome” could be used as a geographic indicator to refer to the city in Italy in one context or have source indicating/trademark meaning in another, such as ROME Furntiture.
Furthermore, since the example below says “registrants”, presumably the clams notice did deter them from registering the names, which it should not have if they are making a fair or descriptive use of the names.
Best regards,
Marc H. Trachtenberg Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP | 77 West Wacker Drive | Suite 3100 | Chicago, IL 60601 Tel 312.456.1020 Mobile 773.677.3305 trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com <mailto:trachtenbergm@gtlaw.com> | www.gtlaw.com <http://www.gtlaw.com/>
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From: gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org> [mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org>] On Behalf Of Kathy Kleiman Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 10:24 AM To: massimo@origin-gi.com <mailto:massimo@origin-gi.com>; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org> Subject: [gnso-rpm-wg] [renamed] Geographic indications
Massimo, Tx you for posting information about Geographic Indications. Others responded privately to share that they see geographic terms and indicators in the TMCH Database - some of which are coming from design/style/figurative marks (linking TMCH charter questions 7 and 8). Specifically, John Berryhill shares that registrants he works with have received TM Claims Notices for: - Munich ---https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/3020130626206/DE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__register.dpma.de_DPMAre...> - Muenchen ---https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/3020130626192/DE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__register.dpma.de_DPMAre...> - Munchen ---https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/3020130626214/DE <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__register.dpma.de_DPMAre...> - Tahiti - French trademark - Ireland -- UK trademark He notes that the registrants were using the domain names in geographically descriptive ways. Best, Kathy
On 2/7/2017 11:04 AM, Massimo wrote: Dear Mary,
I am not sure I understand the answer provided to question 8 on Geographical Indications: As of January 2017, no registry operator has pursued the option of including marks within the category of “"Other marks that constitute intellectual property and meet a registry's individual requirements".
I am aware of at least one case where a Geographical Indication has been submitted under TMCH guidelines 2.4.1 and accepted as Geographical Indication. It might well be the only case. But, again, I am not sure I understand the answer provided to question 8.
Best,
Massimo
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Dear all,
Following on the circulation of the previous summary table of the questions, input and discussions so far on TMCH Charter Questions categories 1 and 2 (below), please find attached a similar summary table for the remaining categories (3 – 6). As the Working Group has yet to begin discussing these, staff has taken the liberty of adding what we believe to be relevant background information from the community comments to the TMCH that were provided for the 2015 RPM Paper.
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Thanks and cheers Mary
From: Mary Wong <mary.wong@icann.org <mailto:mary.wong@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 18:18 To: "gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org>" <gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org <mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org>> Subject: Table summarizing TMCH Charter questions, WG follow up questions, and input from Deloitte and Registry Operators
Dear all,
As discussed at the end of the Working Group call yesterday, staff has begun to compile a table that combines the agreed TMCH Charter questions with the relevant Working Group follow up questions, Deloitte response (if any), and (where applicable) input that was received from various registry operators and the Registries Stakeholder Group (note that the Registries SG is the only community group so far that has provided us with a response to our initial solicitation for input from all the various Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees and GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies).
Attached is the compilation we have done for TMCH Categories 1 (Education) and 2 (Verification and Updating of TMCH Data). As Kathy and others noted on the call, not all questions have direct responses, and in some cases we have inserted what we thought might be relevant information even if it is not an actual reply. Do let us know if you spot any inaccuracies or omissions.
We hope you find the document useful. If we may, we suggest that you review it with a view toward identifying the following: · What additional data or follow up input is needed, and from whom, to complete our review of these aspects of the TMCH? · What additional data or follow up input should we request from Deloitte, including for our expected discussion with them at ICANN58?
Please note that we have not yet included any information from the Analysis Group’s review of the TMCH, as we understand that a Final Report will be forthcoming from them shortly, and possibly before ICANN58. We will incorporate any relevant data once the Final Report is out, and will in the meantime continue working on a table for the remaining TMCH Charter categories and questions.
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