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[[Defensive Registration]] is the registering of [[domain name]]s, often across multiple [[TLD]]s and in varied grammatical formats, for the primary purpose of protecting [[IP|intellectual property]] or trademark from [[DNS Abuse]] and [[cybersquatting]]. Despite changes in the domain name industry, [https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/global-guide/anti-counterfeiting-and-online-brand-enforcement/2020-obe/article/domain-name-registration-strategies-new-perspectives-old-practice defensive registration] continues to be common practice for many brands and especially risk-averse organizations.  
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The '''[[Registrar Stakeholder Group]] (RrSG)''' is an [[ICANN]] [[Stakeholder Groups|stakeholder group]] representing ICANN-accredited [[registrars]]. It was first recognized by the [[ICANN Board]] on 27 May 1999. The RrSG participates in ICANN's [[PDP|policy-making process]] as a part of the [[CPH|Contracted Parties House]] under the Generic Names Supporting Organization ([[GNSO]]), the main policymaking body for ICANN. Three representatives from the RrSG are elected to the [[GNSO Council]]. The members of the RrSG have regular meetings with ICANN policy, finance, and registrar and finance liaison staff, as well as with the members of registries, the government, and law enforcement agencies.
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The RrSG's Executive Committee includes [[Ashley Heineman]] (chair), [[Owen Smigelski]] (vice chair, policy), and [[Jothan Frakes]] (vice chair, technical operations).
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    The Registrar Stakeholder Group (RrSG) is an ICANN stakeholder group representing ICANN-accredited registrars. It was first recognized by the ICANN Board on 27 May 1999. The RrSG participates in ICANN's policy-making process as a part of the Contracted Parties House under the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), the main policymaking body for ICANN. Three representatives from the RrSG are elected to the GNSO Council. The members of the RrSG have regular meetings with ICANN policy, finance, and registrar and finance liaison staff, as well as with the members of registries, the government, and law enforcement agencies. The RrSG's Executive Committee includes Ashley Heineman (chair), Owen Smigelski (vice chair, policy), and Jothan Frakes (vice chair, technical operations).

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