Changes

CADNA provided comments on numerous issues discussed by the ICANN community, particularly the latest issue of the implementation of the new gTLD expansion program, which is scheduled to launch on January 2012. During the development process of the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook, CADNA  has been active in submitting its public comments and recommendations.The organization recommended the following revisions to the Draft Application Guidebook Version 4:<ref>

CADNA provided comments on numerous issues discussed by the ICANN community, particularly the latest issue of the implementation of the new gTLD expansion program, which is scheduled to launch on January 2012. During the development process of the New gTLD Applicant Guidebook, CADNA  has been active in submitting its public comments and recommendations.The organization recommended the following revisions to the Draft Application Guidebook Version 4:<ref>

[http://forum.icann.org/lists/4gtld-guide/pdfxYPf2O79Wh.pdf Comments on the Draft Applicant Guidebook Version]</ref>

[http://forum.icann.org/lists/4gtld-guide/pdfxYPf2O79Wh.pdf Comments on the Draft Applicant Guidebook Version]</ref>

* '''Intellectual Property Should Be the Priority in Background Checks'''- CADNA expressed that it is interested to know the  about the selection criteria and detailed information of the agency that will be chosen to conduct background checks. Checking the history of intellectual property violations should be the top priority of background checks.

* Intellectual Property should be the priority in background checks - CADNA expressed that it is interested to know the  about the selection criteria and detailed information of the agency that will be chosen to conduct background checks. Checking the history of intellectual property violations should be the top priority of background checks.

* '''ICANN Should Require Proof of Good Standing'''- CADNA argued that it is necessary to require applicants to prove their good standing early on to prevent waste of time and resources.

* ICANN should require proof of good standing - CADNA argued that it is necessary to require applicants to prove their good standing early on to prevent waste of time and resources.

* '''[[Whois]] Requirements Should be Uniform'''- The organization reiterated that ICANN should be specific in its rules and ensure the maintenance of an accurate Whois Database.

* [[Whois]] requirements should be uniform - The organization reiterated that ICANN should be specific in its rules and ensure the maintenance of an accurate Whois Database.

* ''' Mandatory Sunrise Period Should Not Hold Domain Names Hostage'''- CADNA recognized the importance of the Sunrise period and suggested that domain names should not be offered on a very high price. Registries should prioritize trademark owners to register their domain names and it should be too expensive.

* Mandatory [[Sunrise Period]] should not hold domain names hostage - CADNA recognized the importance of the Sunrise period and suggested that domain names should not be offered on a very high price. Registries should prioritize trademark owners to register their domain names and it should be too expensive.

* ''' Trademark Clearinghouse Should be More than a Database'''- CADNA proposed that ICANN needs to review further the purpose of the Clearinghouse as a mechanism for the protection of trademarks and not just a mere repository for information.

* [[Trademark Clearinghouse]] should be more than a database - CADNA proposed that ICANN needs to review further the purpose of the Clearinghouse as a mechanism for the protection of trademarks and not just a mere repository for information.

* ''' Certain Clearinghouse Services Should be Limite'''- Entities who will be given the right to access the data services of the Clearinghouse should be clarified by ICANN. In addition, the organization suggested ICANN to develop and implement to guard data and guarantee its exclusive use by relevant trademark owners.

* Certain Clearinghouse services should be limited - Entities who will be given the right to access the data services of the Clearinghouse should be clarified by ICANN. In addition, the organization suggested ICANN to develop and implement to guard data and guarantee its exclusive use by relevant trademark owners.

* '''The Term "text mark" Should be Clearly Defined- CADNA asked ICANN to clarify what constitutes a text mark.

* The term "text mark" should be clearly defined - CADNA asked ICANN to clarify what constitutes a text mark.

* '''Cost Should be Shared by Stakeholders'''- CADNA emphasized that the beneficiaries of the Trademark Clearinghouse are not only brand owners, therefore the costs should be borne by all stakeholders.

* Cost should be shared by stakeholders - CADNA emphasized that the beneficiaries of the Trademark Clearinghouse are not only brand owners, therefore the costs should be borne by all stakeholders.

* ''' Decision on Third-Party Contractor Should be Open and Transparent'''- The organization encouraged ICANN to select a contractor with a strong background in trademark protection issues and the process should be done in an open and transparent manner.

* Decision on third-party contractor should be open and transparent - The organization encouraged ICANN to select a contractor with a strong background in trademark protection issues and the process should be done in an open and transparent manner.

* '''The URS should be able to Transfer Domain Names, Expedited and Utilize Forms'''

* The [[URS]] should be able to transfer domain names, expedit and utilize forms

* '''Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (PDDRP)'''- CADNA suggested the following:

* Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (PDDRP) - CADNA suggested the following:

# Registry operators should be hold accountable for certain domain name infringements occurrences within their registries.

: # Registry operators should be hold accountable for certain domain name infringements occurrences within their registries.

# PDDRP Should Not Unnecessarily Burden Complainant

: # PDDRP should not unnecessarily burden complainant

# Expert Panel Decisions Should be Enforce

: # Expert panel decisions should be enforce

# ICANN Should Set Limits for Cost

: # ICANN should set limits for cost

* '''ICANN Should Combine the [[RRDRP|Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Procedure]] (RRDRP) and [[PDDRP|Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure]] (PDDRP)'''

* ICANN should combine the [[RRDRP|Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Procedure]] (RRDRP) and [[PDDRP|Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure]] (PDDRP)

===Further Recommendations===

===Further Recommendations===