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===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>

On March 15, 2000, AIPPI welcomed the [[European Commission]]'s proposal to create the [[.eu]] [[TLD]] to serve the needs of European businesses and consumers. The organization suggested that the ICANN UDRP should be used by the .eu [[registry]] to protect trademark owners from cyber criminals. It also supported the implementation of second level domains for the .eu TLD. AIPPI believed that it would reduce problems between competing trademark owners. Overall, the organization emphasized the need for a sufficient mechanism to protect intellectual property rights-holders from possible abuse.<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/download/onlinePublications/positionPaper.pdf Preliminary comments of AIPPI on the Position Paper on the Creation of the .EU Internet Top Level Domain, March 15, 2000]</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:

* Cases filed under the [[UDRP]] should be limited where a clear abuse of registration happened and maintain simple system of rules and regulations.  

* Cases filed under the [[UDRP]] should be limited to those where a clear abuse of registration happened and maintain simple system of rules and regulations.  

* Regulations related to the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] should not be use to change intellectual property laws worldwide just to provide additional rights to property owners.

* Regulations related to the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] should not be use to change intellectual property laws worldwide, but just to provide additional rights to property owners.

* Regarding the issue on International Non-proprietary Names, AIPPI pointed out that protection should only be extended when an increased number of abusive registration requires solution. In addition, the organization also expressed that it does not support restrictions on domain names for INNs.  

* Regarding the issue on International Non-Proprietary Names, AIPPI pointed out that protection should only be extended when an increased number of abusive registrations requires a solution. In addition, the organization also expressed that it did not support restrictions on domain names for INNs.  

* AIPPI does not support total restriction on domain name registration for international governmental organizations.

* AIPPI did not support total restriction on domain name registration for international governmental organizations.

* On issues related to personal names, AIPPI believed that the current UDRP system should remain since individuals can file a case against an entity if he or she can establish proofs that the name is also a trademark.

* On issues related to personal names, AIPPI believed that the current UDRP system should remain unchanged, as individuals would still be able to file a case against an entity if he or she could establish proof that the name was also a trademark.

* AIPPI did not support any measure to implement protections related to names of places and countries but supported extending the UDRP to protect trade names.

* AIPPI did not support any measure to implement protections related to the names of places or countries, but supported extending the UDRP to protect trade names.

* The organization suggested that the current information on the [[Whois]] data base should remain in the record and suggested that intellectual property owners and enforcement agencies should have access to the data base.

* The organization suggested that the current information on the [[Whois]] database should remain in record and suggested that intellectual property owners and enforcement agencies should have access to the database.<ref>[https://www.aippi.org/download/commitees/160/Comment_WIPOEnglish.pdfAIPPI COMMENTS ON WIPO2/RFC3, June 18, 2001]</ref>

On March 15, 2000, AIPPI welcomed the [[European Commission]]s proposal to create the [[.eu]] top level domain name to serve the needs of European businesses and consumers. The organization suggested that the ICANN UDRP should be used by the [[.eu]] [[TLD]] to protect trademark owners from cyber criminals. It also supported the implementation on second level domains for the .eu TLD. AIPPI believed that it will reduce problems between competing trademark owners. Overall, the organization emphasized the need for a sufficient mechanism to protect the intellectual property rights holders from possible abuse.<ref>

The current Chairman of AIPPI Q160, [[Mathew Swinn]], wrote an article informing the Internet community about the [[ICANN Board]]'s approval of the New gTLD Program on June 20, 2011. Swinn provided significant details about the program, including the timetable and launch of the global communication program, which aims to 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 thus 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>

[https://www.aippi.org/download/onlinePublications/positionPaper.pdf Preliminary comments of AIPPI on the Position Paper on the Creation of the .EU Internet Top Level Domain, March 15, 2000]</ref>

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