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==Feedback==
==Feedback==
In October, 2012, NTIA Assistant Secretary, [[Larry Strickling]] wrote to ICANN regarding its recent successes but also to implore it to continue to work on the Trademark Clearinghouse and the [[URS]]. Larry Strickling noted that ICANN had issued an update on the clearinghouse and a request for information searching for a URS services provider. NTIA encouraged ICANN to continue to allow stakeholders to evaluate and provide input on the the information presented by the applicants. It stressed that the URS was originally envisioned as an effective and low-cost alternative to the [[UDRP]], and encouraged ICANN to ensure that cost concerns were kept in mind throughout their evaluation process. NTIA also encouraged ICANN to not stop working on the [[Intellectual Property]] mechanisms as is, but continue to explore other ways of ensuring that trademarks and brands remain safe within the landscape of current and new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/strickling-to-crocker-04oct12-en Strickling to Crocker, ICANN.org]</ref>
In October, 2012, NTIA Assistant Secretary, [[Larry Strickling]] wrote to ICANN regarding its recent successes but also to implore it to continue to work on the Trademark Clearinghouse and the [[URS]]. Larry Strickling noted that ICANN had issued an update on the clearinghouse and a request for information searching for a URS services provider. NTIA encouraged ICANN to continue to allow stakeholders to evaluate and provide input on the the information presented by the applicants. It stressed that the URS was originally envisioned as an effective and low-cost alternative to the [[UDRP]], and encouraged ICANN to ensure that cost concerns were kept in mind throughout their evaluation process. NTIA also encouraged ICANN to not stop working on the [[Intellectual Property]] mechanisms as is, but continue to explore other ways of ensuring that trademarks and brands remain safe within the landscape of current and new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/strickling-to-crocker-04oct12-en Strickling to Crocker, ICANN.org]</ref>
On Decmeber 12th, 2012, [[ICANN]] Ombudsman [[Chris LaHatte]] called for feedback from community members to support his investigation of closed-door Trademark Clearinghouse talks in Brussels and Los Angeles. At the two meetings, the [[IPC|Intellectual Property Constituency]] and the [[BC|Business Constituency]] met with ICANN CEO [[Fadi Chehadé]] to discuss changing the Trademark Clearinghouse; they were invitation-only and were not broadcast live, unless most ICANN meetings. The use of social media was also discouraged.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11294-ombudsman-probing-secretive-trademark-clearinghouse-meetings http://domainincite.com/11294-ombudsman-probing-secretive-trademark-clearinghouse-meetings], DomainIncite.com. Published 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/11193-if-the-gnso-is-irrelevant-icann-itself-is-at-risk-guest-post If the GNSO is irrelevant, ICANN itself is at risk], DomainIncite.com. Published 1 December 2012.</ref>
Chehadé emerged from the meetings with a "straw man" proposal, which would allow the IPC and BC to add keywords to trademarks they list in the Trademark Clearinghouse that would allow for eligibility in the Trademark Claims service and an extension of the service from 60 to 90 days. Additional changes include a "Claims 2" process that would extend trademark protection an additional six to twelve months. Opponents include the [[NCSG|Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group]] (NCSG).<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11064-straw-man-proposed-to-settle-trademark-deadlock-at-secretive-icann-meeting Straw man proposed to settle trademark deadlock at secretive ICANN meeting], DomainIncite.com. Published 19 November 2012.</ref>
===Criticisms===
===Criticisms===
# Offering trademark claims service for at least first 60 days of general registration and all new gTLD registries must offer a minimum 30-day sunrise period
# Offering trademark claims service for at least first 60 days of general registration and all new gTLD registries must offer a minimum 30-day sunrise period
# Decided not to implement measures to address the potential mining of the Clearinghouse database for purposes not related to rights protection, on the basis that most controls would be ineffective
# Decided not to implement measures to address the potential mining of the Clearinghouse database for purposes not related to rights protection, on the basis that most controls would be ineffective
==Implementation==
==Implementation==
On November 27 2012, ICANN CEO [[Fadi Chehadé]] posted to his blog that the Trademark Clearinghouse would be implementable for $150 per mark, or less. [[IBM]] is to maintain the database, while [[Deloitte]] will accept marks and provide validation services. The latter's services are non-exclusive, will be monitored by [[ICANN]] to ensure a reasonable amount is being charged, and can be subject to discounts for multiple marks and multiple year registration. The entire system mimics the separate [[registry]] and [[registrar]] model. <ref>[http://blog.icann.org/2012/11/a-follow-up-to-our-trademark-clearinghouse-meetings/ A Follow Up to Our Trademark Clearinghouse Meetings, Blog.ICANN.org]Published & Retrieved 27 Nov 2012</ref>
On November 27 2012, ICANN CEO [[Fadi Chehadé]] posted to his blog that the Trademark Clearinghouse would be implementable for $150 per mark, or less. [[IBM]] is to maintain the database, while [[Deloitte]] will accept marks and provide validation services. The latter's services are non-exclusive, will be monitored by [[ICANN]] to ensure a reasonable amount is being charged, and can be subject to discounts for multiple marks and multiple year registration. The entire system mimics the separate [[registry]] and [[registrar]] model. <ref>[http://blog.icann.org/2012/11/a-follow-up-to-our-trademark-clearinghouse-meetings/ A Follow Up to Our Trademark Clearinghouse Meetings, Blog.ICANN.org]Published & Retrieved 27 Nov 2012</ref>