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==ICANN Involvement==

==ICANN Involvement==

===Q160 ICANN Task Force===

===Q160 ICANN Task Force===

The Q160 ICANN Task Force is a special committee of AIPPI which was tasked to monitor, evaluate and to provide advice regarding specific issues or policies raised by ICANN that would impact the interest of the association. The committee is also responsible in developing proposals to solve the issues, to  establish contacts, represent the voice and interests of AIPPI and to seek support within the ICANN bodies most particularly within the [[IP Constituency]] of the [[Generic Names Supporting Organization|GNSO]].<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/?sel=questions&sub=specialcommittees&viewQ=199 Listing of all AIPPI special committees]</ref>

The Q160 ICANN Task Force is a special committee of AIPPI that was tasked to monitor, evaluate, and provide advice regarding specific issues or policies raised by ICANN that would impact the interests of the association. The committee is also responsible for developing proposals to solve issues, establish contacts, represent the voice and interests of AIPPI, and seek support within ICANN's various bodies, most particularly within the [[IP Constituency]] of the [[Generic Names Supporting Organization|GNSO]].<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/?sel=questions&sub=specialcommittees&viewQ=199 Listing of all AIPPI special committees]</ref>

Most of the staff and members of Q160 ICANN Task Force are also members of the IP Constituency such [[Guillermo Carey]], former Chairman of Q160 in 2004 also served as Intellectual Property Constituency Representative to the Names Council of the [[Domain Name Supporting Organization|DNSO]];<ref>[http://www.internationallawoffice.com/directory/biography.aspx?g=041294a3-5cc5-4382-972b-9d7e36acbede International Law Office-Lawyer Biography]</ref> [[Mark Partridge]], who also served as Chairman of the committee in 2009 served as Member of ICANN's [[Implementation Recommendation Team|IRT]]<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/download/commitees/160/Report160Report+ExCo+Meeting+Buenos+Aires+2009English.pdf Report Q160]</ref> [[Jane Mutimear]], current co-Chairman of Q-160 was elected president of the IP Constituency in 2002. After her term as president in 2003, she was re-elected as vice-president until 2005.<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/?sel=questions&sub=specialcommittees&viewQ=199 Listing of all AIPPI special committees]</ref> <ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/intellectual-property/ Intellectual Property Council Members]</ref>

Most of the staff and members of Q160 ICANN Task Force are also members of the IP Constituency, such [[Guillermo Carey]], former Chairman of Q160 in 2004, who also served as Intellectual Property Constituency Representative to the Names Council of the [[Domain Name Supporting Organization|DNSO]];<ref>[http://www.internationallawoffice.com/directory/biography.aspx?g=041294a3-5cc5-4382-972b-9d7e36acbede International Law Office-Lawyer Biography]</ref> [[Mark Partridge]], who served as Chairman of the Committee in 2009 and as Member of ICANN's [[Implementation Recommendation Team|IRT]];<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/download/commitees/160/Report160Report+ExCo+Meeting+Buenos+Aires+2009English.pdf Report Q160]</ref> [[Jane Mutimear]], current co-Chairman of Q-160, was also elected President of the IP Constituency for 2002-2003 and then as Vice-President from 2003-2005.<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/?sel=questions&sub=specialcommittees&viewQ=199 Listing of all AIPPI special committees]</ref><ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/intellectual-property/ Intellectual Property Council Members]</ref>

Other members of AIPPI such as [[Jannik Skou]], also served as member of the IP Constituency. He is active in providing the internet community with important information and opinions about ICANN issues along with Dr. [[Torsten Bettinger]], Q160 Secretary.<ref>[http://newdomains.org/news/The_Opening_of_the_Generic_Domain_Name_Space_can_Change_the_Internet  The Opening of the Generic Domain Name Space can Change the Internet]</ref>

Other members of AIPPI, such as [[Jannik Skou]], also served as member of the IP Constituency. He is active in providing the Internet community with important information and opinions about ICANN issues, along with Dr. [[Torsten Bettinger]], the Q160 Secretary.<ref>[http://newdomains.org/news/The_Opening_of_the_Generic_Domain_Name_Space_can_Change_the_Internet  The Opening of the Generic Domain Name Space can Change the Internet]</ref> Former ICANN Chairman [[Peter Dengate Thrush]] also served as a former President of AIPPI-NZ. Thrush has been actively involved with ICANN since its beginnings in 1998. During his term as president of AIPPI-NZ, he co-chaired a pre-formation meeting of the IPC at the [[ICANN 25]] Meeting in Wellington, New Zealand.<ref>[http://www.themarknews.com/authors/1600-peter-dengate-thrush The Mark: Peter Dengate Thrush, Contributor Biography]</ref>

 

Meanwhile former ICANN chairman [[Peter Dengate Thrush]] also served as former president of AIPPI-NZ. Thrush has been actively involved with ICANN since the beginnings of the internet governing body in 1998. During his term as president of AIPPI-NZ, he initiated the initial meeting in New Zealand to form the Intellectual Property Constituency. <ref>[http://www.themarknews.com/authors/1600-peter-dengate-thrush The Mark: Peter Dengate Thrush, Contributor Biography]</ref>

===Feedback/Report on ICANN Issues===

===Feedback/Report on ICANN Issues===

The current Chairman of AIPPI Q160 [[Mathew Swinn]] wrote an article informing the internet community about the approval of the [[ICANN Board]] on the new gTLD program last June 20, 2011. Swinn provided significant details about the program including the timetable and the launching of the global communication program, which aims the provide the public with information about opportunities of new gTLD. He also explained that although the new gTLD program provides opportunities, there are risks for brand owners and it is important for them to learn about the IP Protection mechanisms discussed in the Applicant Guidebook including the availability of the Trademark Clearinghouse, and the strategies on how to effectively deal with any issues related to the introduction of new gTLDs.<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/enews/2011/edition19/New_gTLDs.html AIPPI E-News: New gTLDs and IP Protection Mechanisms]</ref>

The current Chairman of AIPPI Q160 [[Mathew Swinn]] wrote an article informing the Internet community about the approval of the [[ICANN Board]] on the new gTLD program last June 20, 2011. Swinn provided significant details about the program including the timetable and the launching of the global communication program, which aims the provide the public with information about opportunities of new gTLD. He also explained that although the new gTLD program provides opportunities, there are risks for brand owners and it is important for them to learn about the IP Protection mechanisms discussed in the Applicant Guidebook including the availability of the Trademark Clearinghouse, and the strategies on how to effectively deal with any issues related to the introduction of new gTLDs.<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/enews/2011/edition19/New_gTLDs.html AIPPI E-News: New gTLDs and IP Protection Mechanisms]</ref>

On June 8, 2001, AIPPI commented that the [[WIPO]]2 Report was a success because ICANN decided to adopt and implement the [[UDRP|Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy]] to regulate IP infringements made in [[gTLD]] registration. AIPPI made the following comments and suggestions:<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/download/commitees/160/Comment_WIPOEnglish.pdfAIPPI COMMENTS ON WIPO2/RFC3, June 18, 2001]</ref>

On June 8, 2001, AIPPI commented that the [[WIPO]]2 Report was a success because ICANN decided to adopt and implement the [[UDRP|Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy]] to regulate IP infringements made in [[gTLD]] registration. AIPPI made the following comments and suggestions:<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/download/commitees/160/Comment_WIPOEnglish.pdfAIPPI COMMENTS ON WIPO2/RFC3, June 18, 2001]</ref>