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− | Valideus is actively involved in the different activities, conferences and policy making initiatives of the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]]. The firm's management team were members of ICANN's working groups and panels during the new gTLD consultation process which include:<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/credentials/ Credentials]</ref> The company was one of the silver sponsors of [[ICANN 38]] in Brussels, Belgium. During the event, Nick represented Valideus and served as moderator during a panel session about "Brand Management in the Age of New gTLDs.<ref>[http://brussels38.icann.org/ ICANN Brussels]</ref> <ref>[http://valideus.com/news/page/2/ Brand management in the age of new gTLDs]</ref> | + | Valideus is actively involved in the different activities, conferences and policy making initiatives of the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]]. The firm's management team were members of ICANN's working groups and panels during the new gTLD consultation process which include:<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/credentials/ Credentials]</ref> The company was one of the silver sponsors of [[ICANN 38]] Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. During the event, Nick represented Valideus and served as moderator during a panel session about "Brand Management in the Age of New gTLDs.<ref>[http://brussels38.icann.org/ ICANN Brussels]</ref> <ref>[http://valideus.com/news/page/2/ Brand management in the age of new gTLDs]</ref> |
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| + | During the [[ICANN 40]] Meeting in San Francisco, California Valideus identified 12 concerns which include:<ref>[http://www.dotku.org/en/?p=102 40th International Public ICANN Meeting – 13-18 March 2011 – San Francisco / Silicon Valley]</ref> |
| + | # The objection procedures including the requirements for governments to pay fees |
| + | # Procedures for the review of sensitive strings (such as .koran); |
| + | # Root Zone Scaling |
| + | # Market and Economic Impacts of new gTLDs |
| + | # Separation of Registry and Registrar |
| + | # Rights Owners and consumer protection issues |
| + | # Post-delegation disputes with governments |
| + | # Use and protection of geographical names |
| + | # Legal options for applicants |
| + | # Opportunities for all stakeholders including those from developing countries |
| + | # The need for early warning to applicants regarding controversial strings |
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| Nick is a member of ICANN's Implementation Recommendation Team ([[IRT]]) and Intellectual Property Constituency ([[IPC]]). He also served as chairman of the ICANN London Consultation Day on Trade Mark Protections & Abusive Behaviours in the new gTLDs.<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/profiles/ Profiles]</ref> | | Nick is a member of ICANN's Implementation Recommendation Team ([[IRT]]) and Intellectual Property Constituency ([[IPC]]). He also served as chairman of the ICANN London Consultation Day on Trade Mark Protections & Abusive Behaviours in the new gTLDs.<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/profiles/ Profiles]</ref> |