Hi Eric,<div><br></div><div>I might point out a survey, admittedly from a source interested in generating new TLD's, that suggests this is an overblown concern.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2010/02/survey-shows-brands-dont-register-defensively-in-new-gtlds/">http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2010/02/survey-shows-brands-dont-register-defensively-in-new-gtlds/</a></div>
<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2010/02/survey-shows-brands-dont-register-defensively-in-new-gtlds/"></a>j<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Eric Burger <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:eburger@standardstrack.com">eburger@standardstrack.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;"><div style="word-wrap:break-word">I would be careful here. One of the strong arguments against new gTLDs is that it is a pure extortion / tax on established brands. Unfortunately, this is one of these problems with no single right answer.<div>
<br></div><div>Let us say there is a well established brand, Example. Someone registering example.gtld is clearly trying to either phish Example customer data or squat to extort money from Example. Saying that Example can feel free to bid on exmple.gtld highlights the problem: Example is forced to bid on the domain. Conversely, just because someone has an existing domain in one gTLD does not necessarily entitle them to that name in all gTLDs.<div>
<div></div><div class="h5"><br><div><br><div><div>On Jan 21, 2011, at 2:52 PM, Patrick Vande Walle wrote:</div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap:break-word">Thanks Christine for sharing this early draft. I have no doubt the chapters will be eager to help develop policy papers, as several are already involved in these issues at national, regional or global levels. <div>
<br></div><div>One major omission I see in this document are the IPR issues in the context of new gTLDs. As you know, the IPR lobby has been harassing ICANN staff, constituencies, board and governments for two years to let them (the IPR holders) get an ultimate veto power on new TLDs. Many chapters have been very active through the ALAC and NCUC/NCSG to oppose that power grab, in the interest of free speech. </div>
<div><br></div><div>I am interested to hear ISOC's thoughts on that matter. This is a pressing issue. It is happening right now. Chapters have worked very hard on this. We need ISOC to weight in, alongside its chapters. </div>
<div><br></div><div>It is all well to get yet another forum to talk. But what we actually need from ISOC are clear, unambiguous, positions. I hope ISOC has more ambition that just handle the logistics of such forum.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Patrick </div><div><br></div><div> <br><div><div>On 21 Jan 2011, at 09:11, <a href="mailto:runnegar@isoc.org" target="_blank">runnegar@isoc.org</a> wrote:</div><br><blockquote type="cite"><font face="arial" size="2"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"></span></font><div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"></span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Dear
colleagues,<br>
<br>
As you may recall, last year, the Internet Society was granted Permanent
Observer Status with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). <br>
<br>
Building on the 2009-2010 membership consultation on emerging policy responses
to online copyright infringement (the ISOC Copyright WG) and the work
undertaken by the Internet Society on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement,
the Internet Society will be expanding its outreach in 2011 on online IPR
issues to governmental and inter-governmental organizations (at the
international, regional and local level). </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold">Creating the conditions of an open and multi-stakeholder
dialogue</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">As
governments and international organizations elaborate their policy frameworks, we
have observed a critical need to encourage a multi-level discussion (among and
between international organizations, regional forums, national authorities and
all stakeholders). Rather than commenting on specific frameworks, our
primary mission in 2011 will be to engage with all relevant actors with a view
to enroling them in an international and multi-stakeholder dialogue. </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Our
contribution and message will focus on international aspects of the debate
(e.g. international comparisons of policy frameworks presented by the soon to
be finalised ISOC Copyright WG discussion document). The rationale is that, as
national frameworks cannot be conceived independently from the global network,
policymakers must engage in a dialogue with relevant stakeholders and international
organizations. Additionally, since the issues are global in nature, it is
critical to facilitate multi-stakeholder international platforms for discussion
to help governments identify the best solutions. In any case, there is
increasing governmental interest in global solutions, particularly in the area
of enforcement (e.g. ACTA). </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold"> 2011 Multi-level engagement plan</span></font></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt">
<font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">In 2011, we plan to respond to independent advisory
requests and engage with all relevant authorities and stakeholders to leverage
our advocacy plan. Our recently obtained Permanent Observer status with WIPO
will be very helpful in this regard. We also plan to advise the OECD
countries through the work of the Internet Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC)
which is coordinated by ISOC. Our call for an international and
multi-stakeholder dialogue will also be promoted at regional levels through,
for example, meetings organised by African inter-governmental organisations,
where I am planning to provide advice to African ministers, and national levels
such as the French Hadopi, which has requested that Constance Bommelaer provide
expertise on international issues to the Secretariat. We will look for other
opportunities to engage with policymakers (e.g. G8, G20, WTO, EU, national
authorities) and other stakeholders on these issues, and continue engaging with
our membership as further participation opportunities arise.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Finally,
we are working on the organization of a joint workshop with WIPO in the summer
where all relevant actors, from all sectors, at the international, regional and
national level, will be invited to participate. The objective will be to gather
all the above-mentioned actors and create the conditions for an open and
inclusive dialogue. Input from our membership will again be critical.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">In
brief, the Internet Society’s objectives will be to provide independent
expertise and to: </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span>-<font face="Times New Roman" size="1"><span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></font></span></span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Promote and create dialogue opportunities among
stakeholders at all levels</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span>-<font face="Times New Roman" size="1"><span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></font></span></span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Put issues in an international perspective</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span>-<font face="Times New Roman" size="1"><span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> </span></font></span></span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Inform policymakers about the founding principles of
the Internet architecture and ecosystem</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">We
will shortly be launching a blog dedicated to these issues to share information
and exchange ideas with our members and hope you will be able to participate. </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Best regards,</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Christine
Runnegar</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"><br>Senior
Manager</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"><br>Public
Policy</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"><br>Internet
Society</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt">Constance
Bommelaer<br>
Senior Manager</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size:10pt"><br>Strategic Global Engagement<br>
Internet Society</span></font></p>
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