[gnso-rap-dt] new Cybersquatting definition

["Greg Aaron" <gaaron@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear WG members:

 

Below is the new Cybersquatting definition (section 5.1.1) that was
discussed today.  Please provide comments ASAP.

 

"Cybersquatting is currently defined in gTLDs as the deliberate and
bad-faith registration and use of a name that is a registered brand or mark
of an unrelated entity, often for the purpose of profiting (typically,
though not exclusively, through pay-per-click advertisements).
Cybersquatting is recognized as registration abuse in the ICANN community,
and the UDRP was originally created to address this abuse. There was
consensus in the RAPWG that provisions 4(a) and 4(b) of the UDRP are a sound
definition of Cybersquatting.  Over the years, a number of issues have been
raised regarding the UDRP policy and practices.  These bring up issues of
how cybersquatting is defined and addressed.  For example,  cybersquatting
has been defined differently in different ccTLDs, national law, and
arbitration practices."

 

In the meantime, other members will post up material for the Background
section (5.1.2).

 

All best,

--Greg