[gnso-pro-wg] .BIZ Proof of Concept Report
All, At Jeff's request in light of posting difficulties, I have attached a copy of the final .BIZ Proof of Concept Report, and copy below the body of Jeff's cover message. Kristina -*- All, Please find enclosed a copy of the final .BIZ Proof of Concept Report that was submitted by NeuStar (formerly NeuLevel) in 2004, which addresses the unique launch processes used for .BIZ and the issues that were raised. We are not sure why this report was not posted by ICANN. In this report, you will find an honest retrospective on the Intellectual Property Claims process, the application process and the STOP dispute resolution procedures. As you will notice from the report, we tried to construct it in such a way as to serve as helpful guide for future TLDs. Thus, we are very candid about the numerous issues we encountered with the launch. You will also notice a chart and explanation of the nearly $10 million NeuLevel spent on marketing the .BIZ TLD during the initial launch process to spread the word about the protections offered to the IP community and to generate awareness for the .BIZ TLD. These costs cannot be overlooked for future TLDs. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have on this. Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq. Sr. Director, Law, Advanced Services & Business Development NeuStar, Inc. <<POC Final Edits.pdf>> Attachment:
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