Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

Dec. 14, 2016

      Interesting point, Greg. Look forward to the discussion on today’s call (active now).

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From: Greg Shatan [mailto:gregshatanipc@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:38 AM
To: Phil Corwin
Cc: John McElwaine; J. Scott Evans; Paul Keating; Jonathan Agmon; Beckham, Brian; George Kirikos; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org
Subject: Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

I think we are getting closer to a question that is readable and does not (arguably, for those who think it is arguable) misuse legal terms.  As I understand the current phrasing, from Phil's email, is:

"Should the scope of the RPMs associated with the TMCH be limited to apply only to TLDs that are related to the categories of goods and services in which the dictionary term(s) within a  trademark are protected?” (new language in Bold)

However, this version of the question raises a different problem.  Now, the question is no longer about the TMCH.  Instead it's about RPMs (e.g., Claims and Sunrise) that use the TMCH.  As such, it's not an appropriate question for this list.

Like question 9, this question should be moved to questions on TM Claims and Sunrise and further considered at that time, and removed from the TMCH list.

Greg

On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Phil Corwin <psc@vlaw-dc.com<mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com>> wrote:
Thanks John.

Hopefully we can get past this one quickly on tomorrow’s call.

Best, Philip

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From: John McElwaine [mailto:john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com<mailto:john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com>]
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:17 PM

To: Phil Corwin; J. Scott Evans; Paul Keating; Jonathan Agmon; Beckham, Brian; George Kirikos; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org<mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org>
Subject: RE: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

Phil,

This revision is very helpful, and I believe, that the question(as revised) is now sufficiently clear for discussion.

John

From: Phil Corwin [mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 11:48 AM
To: John McElwaine; J. Scott Evans; Paul Keating; Jonathan Agmon; Beckham, Brian; George Kirikos; gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org<mailto:gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org>
Subject: RE: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

John:

Responding to you and others who have weighed in on this.

Much of what the chairs -- and WG members -- are trying to do here is to combine and rationalize related community-submitted questions that are appended to the Charter.

I admit that the current phrasing is not the most elegant and we would certainly welcome any suggestions for clarification that don't unduly delay getting the questions out, so that we can collect and analyze the answers and make some decisions.

Let's try to parse the question in regard to one of everyone's favorite generic word examples, "apple", which is generic for the fruit but is a well-known trademark for consumer electronics.

In that context, the question "Should the scope of the TMCH be limited to apply only to the categories of goods and services in which the dictionary term(s) within a  trademark are protected?" would seem to be asking whether (presuming that Apple the electronics manufacturer is the sole TM holder that has registered 'apple" in the TMCH; if others have TM'd "apple" for other purposes and likewise registered that would complicate the analysis), when a potential domain registrant begins to register apple.tld, that individual should only receive a TM Claims Notice when the .TLD is one associated with the goods and services for which the TM is registered (and I guess that the logical extension would be that TM holders would only have a right to sunrise registrations in a TLD that was reasonably related to the goods and services for which the TM has been registered).

Given that analysis, the more precise way to phrase the question might be, "Should the scope of the RPMs associated with the TMCH be limited to apply only to TLDs that are related to the categories of goods and services in which the dictionary term(s) within a  trademark are protected?” (new language in Bold) Again, this is not the Chairs’ question but is based on one submitted by a community member.

If that is a more acceptable version of the question then let’s see if we can concur.

My own experience within ICANN is that no matter how precisely you try to frame a question some of those responding will ignore the text and answer the question as they wish it had been phrased.

Finally, projecting a bit, and speaking solely in a personal capacity (Chair hat temporarily removed) my own answer to this question would likely be “no”, for two reasons.

First, it would be a tremendous administrative burden on the TMCH, and one likely to generate disagreement in specific instances, if for each TM registered in the TMCH it had to determine which of the more than one thousand new gTLD “strings” corresponded to a given class(es) of goods and services associated with the TM.

Second, there is no logical connection between the choice of TLD and potential infringement. Someone might register “apple” at a TLD associated with computers, phones, consumer electronics, etc. and use it in a perfectly noninfringing manner, such as a website evaluating the pluses and minuses of various Apple products. Another registrant might register apple at a website associated with food, farming, or nutrition & health (generic meaning related TLDs that are not “protected”) and yet use it in an infringing manner such as selling competing (or counterfeit) electronic products, and use SEO search techniques to drive traffic to it.

When it comes to the Claims Notice I am personally more concerned that it conveys a clear message, especially to the unsophisticated registrant, and does not unduly suppress legitimate registrations.

When it comes to sunrise registrations I think it’s up to the TM owner to decide which of the new gTLDs merits registration of the company’s trademarks.

I hope that helps rather than confuses.

Best, Philip

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From: John McElwaine [mailto:john.mcelwaine@nelsonmullins.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:06 AM
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Subject: RE: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

Phil,

Thanks for this.  I'm just seeking some clarification:   Does this question seek whether the TMCH should be limited in its application to Trademark Claims Notices and Sunrise Processes in which the domain name being registered is going to be used in a manner that relates to the goods and services contained in the registration, if the registration consists of a word found in a dictionary?

Kind regards,

John

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Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 8:58 AM

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Subject: Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

Good day to all. I have been tied up this morning on the call of the WS2 Jurisdiction subgroup.

The proposed compromise language agreed upon by the co-chairs and suggested for your consideration as a path forward so we can get the questions out and get on to the work of reviewing and understanding the answers is as follows:

        Should the scope of the TMCH be limited to apply only to the categories of goods and services in which the dictionary term(s) within a  trademark are protected? If so, how?  In responding to this question, you should note that the original submitters of the related       charter questions seem to be been particularly concerned about "generic terms" representing the common or class name for the    goods and services.

We hope this proposed formulation will prove acceptable to members of this WG. Thanks for your consideration.

Best to all, Philip

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Subject: Re: [gnso-rpm-wg] FW: Updated TMCH Charter Questions tabulated categories document - 2 December 2016

Importance: High

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Generic:  Relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class;
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[mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Beckham, Brian
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[mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Paul Keating
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