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[Fwd: [liaison6c] Policy Issues relating to IDN at the top-level]
by Mark McFadden May 30, 2006

May 30, 2006

FYI. Councilors . . . who from the ISPs is on the Joint working group between the ccNSO and the gNSO for the prioritization of issues related to IDNs. Just wondering. mark -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside Where is Mark McFadden right now? http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden

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Intel's statement on the WIPO Broadcasting/Webcasting Treaty
by Mark McFadden April 30, 2006

April 30, 2006

I paste below Intel's statement on the WIPO broadcasting/webcasting treaty. This was an item we discussed in Wellington. Begin forwarded message: From: "Biddle, Brad" <brad.biddle(a)intel.com> Date: April 25, 2006 12:14:17 PM EDT To: "Biddle, Brad" <brad.biddle(a)intel.com> Subject: Intel statement on WIPO Broadcasting Treaty All -- I've attached (and included as plain text below) a statement of Intel Corporation concerning the proposed WIPO Broadcasting Treaty. We are interested in dialogue and feedback on our views. In the interest of facilitating this dialogue, you are welcome to forward this message and/or post our statement. Please note that this statement is a discussion draft, and not necessarily a final, definitive statement of Intel's views. Thanks, Brad Brad Biddle <brad.biddle(a)intel.com> Senior Attorney, Systems Technology Lab Intel Corporation 4500 S. Dobson Rd. OC2-157 Chandler, AZ 85328 USA (480) 715-5399 phone (480) 715-7738 fax ----------------------------------------------------------- DISCUSSION DRAFT: APRIL 10, 2006 STATEMENT OF INTEL CORPORATION CONCERNING THE WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION'S PROPOSED TREATY ON THE PROTECTION OF BROADCASTING ORGANIZATIONS CONTACT: Jeff Lawrence, Director, Digital Home and Content Policy <jeffrey.lawrence(a)intel.com> Brad Biddle, Senior Attorney, Systems Technology Lab <brad.biddle(a)intel.com> BACKGROUND. The World Intellectual Property Organization is drafting a proposed "Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting Organizations." For many countries (including the United States) the treaty, if adopted, will create an entirely new type of intellectual property right. Under the treaty, broadcasting organizations obtain new legal rights to control uses of content that they broadcast-rights that are separate from and in addition to any existing copyright rights in the content. Adopting countries can choose to extend these new rights to "webcast" content in addition to traditional broadcast content. INTEL'S POSITION. Intel opposes the WIPO Broadcast Treaty. Proponents have not demonstrated that the benefits of creating new exclusive rights outweigh the burdens that these new rights impose. These burdens include: o Control of mobile device and digital home innovation. The treaty could give broadcasting organizations the right to control uses of content within the home-uses that are legitimate and non-infringing under copyright law. For example, makers of digital video recorders could be required to obtain licenses and agree to limitations imposed by broadcasters in order to enable "time shifting" of broadcast content. Similarly, mobile device designers could be required to get permission from broadcasters (in addition to copyright owners) in order to enable innovative uses of broadcast content. This regime will increase consumer costs and reduce technical innovation. o Technical Protection Measure (TPM) provisions will become regulatory mandates that limit design freedom. The treaty requires that the new broadcaster rights be protected by TPMs. Because broadcasting signals are generally subject to government standards, TPMs will need to be incorporated into these standards. Government-mandated TPMs will limit design freedom and distort markets. o Liability risk for software developers, device makers, and ISPs. Under copyright law, in some circumstances one party can be liable for infringement committed by an unrelated party. The treaty raises similar questions of secondary liability for infringement of its new broadcaster rights, but provides no guidance or safe harbors that limit risks for those non-infringing parties that might inadvertently enable infringement. These unquantifiable risks will inhibit innovation and market development. o Increased rights clearance complexity. Users of content already face a nearly impenetrable thicket when trying to clear traditional copyright rights. Adding more complexity to the clearance process will inhibit innovative uses of content. o Harm to copyright owner interests. Content users will pay licensee fees to broadcasters in addition to copyright owners, likely resulting in reduced revenues for copyright owners. Reduced incentives for creators may result in less created content. o Harm to public interests. The treaty could limit "fair uses" and other publicly beneficial uses of content, and restrict content that is otherwise in the public domain. Intel believes that efforts to enact the WIPO Broadcast Treaty should be abandoned. Alternatively, and less optimally, Intel believes that the scope of the treaty should be dramatically narrowed, to focus specifically on signal theft. -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside Where is Mark McFadden right now? http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden

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News: CIRA Makes Strong Statement on Transparency in ICANN
by Mark McFadden March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

On http://www.circleid.com today there is a statement from CIRA regarding transparency and consultation with stakeholders. I thought it was interesting given the state of our discussion after the Verisign Settlement problem. Here is the text of the article for CircleID: "The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has issued a public letter to ICANN calling on the organization to follow accountable, transparent, and fair processes. Until the concerns are addressed, CIRA says it is suspending its voluntary contributions to ICANN: "In order to build and maintain trust and legitimacy, ICANN must establish and follow publicly documented and formally approved processes. These processes must be created in consultation with its stakeholders, in an accountable and transparent manner. It is important that ICANN adhere to, and be seen to adhere to, these processes at all times. While the ICANN Board considers these concerns, and until they are remedied, CIRA will as of this date: Suspend its voluntary contribution of funds to ICANN; Hold in trust CIRAs voluntary contributions to ICANN; Suspend consideration of any Accountability Framework; Decline to host or be a major sponsor of any ICANN event; and Cease chairing the ccNSOs IANA Working Group. This letter available in full on CIRAs website: Open letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)" mark -- Mark McFadden Internet and Security Programs University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 6000 Milwaukee, WI 53203 v: 414-227-3243 e: mcf(a)uwm.edu w: http://www.sce.uwm.edu

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Strategic Plan published by ICANN - ISPCP Agenda item?
by Mark McFadden March 21, 2006

March 21, 2006

Friends: I don't intend to add to the constituency agenda, but I think the DRAFT version of the final Strategic Plan is worth considering. I've attached a copy. I'm assuming that the operational plan, which Kurt Pritz is scheduled to speak to at our meeting, involves the implementation of some of the strategic goals in the final DRAFT. mark -- Mark McFadden Internet and Security Programs University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Continuing Education 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 6000 Milwaukee, WI 53203 v: 414-227-3243 e: mcf(a)uwm.edu w: http://www.sce.uwm.edu

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Agenda for the ISPCP Meeting - Wellington
by Mark McFadden March 18, 2006

March 18, 2006

Internet Service Provider and Connectivity Provider Constituency Generic Names Supporting Organization ISPCP Constituency Meeting Monday, 27 March 2006 Starting 2:30pm 1. Introduction and welcome (Tony Holmes, constituency chair) 2. The IANA: an Update (David Conrad, IANA Executive Director) 3. The ICANN Operational Plan - Overview and Comments (kurt Pritz) 4. Update on recent developments surrounding whois (Tony Harris/Greg Ruth) 5. New gTLDs: review of recent work and criteria development (Mark McFadden) 6. ISPCP response to the Board action on Verisign settlement (Tony Holmes) 7. ISPCP preparation for gNSO review (Tony Holmes, all) 8. Introduction to the new Technical Panel on Introduction of New Registry Services (Lyman Chapin) 9. Recent developments in IDNs and their impact on ISPs (Mark McFadden) 10. ISPCP comments on the ToR for the PDP on policies guiding contractual conditions for existing gTLD registry agreements (Tony Holmes/Mark McFadden) 11. WIPO-2 Process issues (Maggie Mansourkia) 12. AOB -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside Where is Mark McFadden right now? http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden

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Cross constituency agenda - Wellington
by Mark McFadden March 18, 2006

March 18, 2006

Cross Constituency agenda 10.00 Welcome/introductions/agenda 10.05 Preparation for meeting with Board Verisign settlement. - BC view (5 mins) - nominated rep to speak - IP view (5 mins) - nominated rep to speak - ISPCP view (5 mins) - nominated rep to speak Determine views/questions to present to the board (10mins) gTLDs (15 mins total) - existing gTLDs PDP - input on new gTLDs GNSO review (issues) (10mins) Summary 5 mins 11.00 – 12.00 Cross Constituency session with the Board 12.00 – 12.15 Comments reactions on session with Board. 12.15 -12.30 Follow up on Constituencies approach towards gNSO review (key issues) 12.30 -12.45 IDNs – Joint issues across the constituencies 12.45 – 13.00 WHOIS update 13.00-13.25 Elliot Noss - Implementing a Permanent gTLD Allocation Process 13.25 -13.30 Final comments and wrap up -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside Where is Mark McFadden right now? http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden

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[Fwd: [liaison6c] Extension : Public Comment Period and constituency statements on PDP-Feb06 to 30 APRIL 2006]
by Mark McFadden March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

Question: Should this also be on our already crowded constituency agenda? -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside Where is Mark McFadden right now? http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden

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[Fwd: [liaison6c] Wellington agenda and meeting with kurt Pritz]
by Mark McFadden March 15, 2006

March 15, 2006

Thoughts? -- Mark McFadden Internet, Wireless and Security Certifications University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Programs at: http://www.sce-it.uwm.edu Contact me: e: mcf(a)uwm.edu Y!IM: mcfadden AIM: McElmside Where is Mark McFadden right now? http://beta.plazes.com/whereis/McFadden

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ISPCP Draft Agenda for Wellington
by Mark McFadden March 13, 2006

March 13, 2006

All: Below is a DRAFT agenda for our upcoming meeting in Wellington. If you have any comments or would like to see edits to this draft, please make suggestions to the list. The ISPCP leadership is expected to publish a final agenda in the next week. mark --------------------- Draft Agenda Internet Service Provider and Connectivity Provider Constituency Generic Names Supporting Organization ISPCP Constituency Meeting DRAFT Agenda Monday, 27 March 2006 < time and room to be announced > DRAFT Agenda 1. Introduction and welcome (Tony Holmes, constituency chair) 2. The IANA: an Update (David Conrad, IANA Executive Director) 3. Update on recent developments surrounding whois (Tony Harris/Greg Ruth) 4. New gTLDs: review of recent work and criteria development (Mark McFadden) 5. ISPCP response to the Board action on Verisign settlement (Tony Holmes) 6. ISPCP preparation for gNSO review (Tony Holmes, all) 7. Introduction to the new Technical Panel on Introduction of New Registry Services (Lyman Chapin) 8. Recent developments in IDNs and their impact on ISPs (Mark McFadden) 9. WIPO-2 Process issues (Maggie Mansourkia) 10. AOB

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RE: [ispcp] ISPCP Conf call
by tony.ar.holmes＠bt.com March 8, 2006

March 8, 2006

All Thanks to those who responded. The call will now take place on Thursday 9th March at 13.00 UTC (14.00 Paris, 10.00 Buenos Aires, 08.00 Washington, 07.00 Wisconsin). Could I request that you join the call promptly as I'm aware some members have follow-on commitments 1 hour later, so the call will terminate promptly at 14.00 UTC. Call in details below. Dial in number: +44 870 241 2996 PIN: 13754498# Regards Tony -----Original Message----- From: owner-ispcp(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-ispcp@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of tony.ar.holmes(a)bt.com Sent: 03 March 2006 18:57 To: ispcp(a)icann.org Subject: RE: [ispcp] ISPCP Conf call Happy to move it back 1 hour if it fits better with the majority. All - please indicate availability for both times Tony -----Original Message----- From: Mansourkia, Magnolia (Maggie) [mailto:maggie.mansourkia@verizonbusiness.com] Sent: 03 March 2006 18:46 To: Holmes,AR,Tony,CXM R; ispcp(a)icann.org Subject: RE: [ispcp] ISPCP Conf call I have another meeting starting at 9AM EST, so one hour earlier would be preferable for me, but I can try to join as long as I can. Magnolia Mansourkia Chief Privacy Counsel Verizon Communications 202-736-6448 Voice 202-736-6460 Fax 222-6448 Vnet -----Original Message----- From: owner-ispcp(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-ispcp@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of tony.ar.holmes(a)bt.com Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 1:42 PM To: ispcp(a)icann.org Subject: [ispcp] ISPCP Conf call Dear ISPCP colleagues Could you please let me know ASAP if you would be able to join a conference call on Thursday 9th March for one hour commencing at 14.00 UTC (15.00 Paris, 11.00 Buenos Aires, 09.00 Washington, 08.00 Wisconsin). If there is enough support I will circulate details of the dial-in bridge. Draft agenda is as follows * Preparation for Wellington * Introduction of gTLDs * GNSO Review * .com agreement * IANA contract Regards Tony

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