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The '''Intellectual Property Interests Constituency''' ('''IPC''') is one of the constituencies that was established under the [[Commercial Stakeholder Group]], which is a part of the [[Non-Contracted Parties House]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]] (GNSO) set forth by the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. It was constituted on December 15, 2002.
The '''Intellectual Property Interests Constituency''' ('''IPC''') is one of the constituencies that was established under the [[Commercial Stakeholder Group]], which is a part of the [[Non-Contracted Parties House]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]] (GNSO) set forth by the [[ICANN Bylaws]]. It was constituted on December 15, 2002.
The IPC's main objective is to represent the views and interests of the [[Intellectual Property]] owners around the world particularly their trademarks, copy rights and other intellectual property rights and their effects and interaction with the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS). The constituency is expected to incorporate their views in the recommendations from the [[GNSO]] to the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.ipconstituency.org/bylaws/ IPC Bylaws]</ref>
The IPC's main objective is to represent the views and interests of the [[Intellectual Property]] owners around the world particularly their trademarks, copy rights and other intellectual property rights and their effects and interaction with the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS). The constituency is expected to incorporate their views in the recommendations from the [[GNSO]] to the [[ICANN Board]].<ref>[http://www.ipconstituency.org/bylaws/ IPC Bylaws]</ref>
==Membership==
==Stucture==
===Membership===
The IPC is composed of individuals and organizations committed to the advocacy and development of intellectual property as one of the critical factors of global commercial development. Members are classified in different categories: Category 3, international IP organizations; 2, local, state, or national intellectual property organizations; 1B, individuals; and 1A, companies, firms, and organizations that have demonstrated their interest in the protection of intellectual property.<ref>[http://www.ipconstituency.org/bylaws/ Membership]</ref>
The IPC is composed of individuals and organizations committed to the advocacy and development of intellectual property as one of the critical factors of global commercial development. Members are classified in different categories: Category 3, international IP organizations; 2, local, state, or national intellectual property organizations; 1B, individuals; and 1A, companies, firms, and organizations that have demonstrated their interest in the protection of intellectual property.<ref>[http://www.ipconstituency.org/bylaws/ Membership]</ref>
==IPC Council==
===Officers===
* [[Steve Metalitz]], President
* [[Kristina Rosette]], Vice President
* [[Mark Partridge]], Treasurer
* [[Stacey King]], Secretary
====GNSO Counsel Representatives====
* [[Brian Winterfeldt]]
* [[David Taylor]] (Europe)
===IPC Council===
The IPC Council (IPCC) is the main governing and decision making body of the Constituency, which is overseen by its president. It is composed of one designated representative and at least 2 alternative representatives from the Category 2 & 3 member organizations who were given the capacity to delegate their representatives and alternate representatives. The authority of the IPCC includes the ability to:<ref>[http://www.ipconstituency.org/bylaws/ IPC Council]</ref>
The IPC Council (IPCC) is the main governing and decision making body of the Constituency, which is overseen by its president. It is composed of one designated representative and at least 2 alternative representatives from the Category 2 & 3 member organizations who were given the capacity to delegate their representatives and alternate representatives. The authority of the IPCC includes the ability to:<ref>[http://www.ipconstituency.org/bylaws/ IPC Council]</ref>
* Issue, change and revoke directives, instructions and advice on the administration and operation of the IPC and its bodies; and
* Issue, change and revoke directives, instructions and advice on the administration and operation of the IPC and its bodies; and
* Consider therRecommendations from its treasurer and subsequently establish subscription fees for IPC membership
* Consider therRecommendations from its treasurer and subsequently establish subscription fees for IPC membership
==Position Statements on ICANN Policy Issues==
==Position Statements on ICANN Policy Issues==