RE: [gnso-rn-wg] Geographic and Geopolitical Names

["Michael D. Palage" <Michael@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Chuck,

While on first glance I had no objections to your original changes, upon
closer review there was one change that you did propose that I believe
does represent a substantial change in the thinking of the group. I just
want to flag this point in case I am unable to attend today's call
because of prior commitments that may run late.

In the mark ups to our recommendation you added the following qualifying
language "for new gTLDs". The thinking within the group, and correct me
if I am wrong Avri or John, is that we wanted ALL registries (both
exisiting and future) to comply with their national laws. 

Therefore, I would strike the additional qualifying language that you
had added restricting our recommendations to just "new gTLDs".

Thanks

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gnso-rn-wg@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-gnso-rn-wg@xxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Gomes, Chuck
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:45 PM
To: Michael D. Palage; GNSO RN WG
Subject: RE: [gnso-rn-wg] Geographic and Geopolitical Names
Importance: High


I just finished going through this report in detail.  Because I was
going through it carefully I went ahead and made some minor edits.  I
also made some additions to the recommendations to cover IDNs and 3rd
level and a recommendation for possible further work.

Because the subgroup of Mike, Avri and Jon came to consensus on the
recommendations, I would first like to receive their feedback regarding
my changes.  At the same time, I encourage all WG members to review this
and comment because we are just about out of time.

Chuck Gomes
 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gnso-rn-wg@xxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-gnso-rn-wg@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael D. Palage
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:52 AM
> To: 'GNSO RN WG'
> Subject: [gnso-rn-wg] Geographic and Geopolitical Names
> 
> Hello All:
> 
> The good news is that our group has reached consensus on both
> recommendations for the top level and the second level 
> regarding geographic identifiers. Although I am sure everyone 
> will want to read the nuances of our comprehensive report on 
> this subject matter, to expedite our deliberations given the 
> short time frame I have excerpted our recommendations and 
> included them below.
> 
> 
> Top Level:
> 
> In order to approve the introduction of new gTLDs using
> geographic identifiers, ICANN shall require the solicitation 
> of input from GAC
> members(s) and/or government(s) associated with the potential 
> geographic
> string.   
>  
> Additionally, Registries incorporated under the laws of those
> countries that have expressly supported the guidelines of the 
> WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial 
> Designs and Geographical Indications as adopted by the WIPO 
> General Assembly ("Member States"), or have other related 
> applicable national laws shall take appropriate action to 
> comply with those guidelines and those national laws.
> Registries incorporated under the laws of those countries 
> that have not expressly supported the guidelines of the WIPO 
> Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial 
> Designs and Geographical Indications as adopted by the WIPO 
> General Assembly ("Non-Member States") shall take appropriate 
> action to comply with any related applicable national laws. 
>  
> Second Level:
> 
> Registries incorporated under the laws of those countries
> that have expressly supported the guidelines of the WIPO 
> Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial 
> Designs and Geographical Indications as adopted by the WIPO 
> General Assembly ("Member States") should take appropriate 
> action to promptly implement protections that are in line 
> with these WIPO guidelines and are in accordance with the 
> relevant national laws of the applicable Member State. 
>  
> 
> The final report is attached but is subject to some final
> editing, which we will incorporate with any other feedback 
> the group might have.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Michael Palage on behalf of the Geographic RN Team
> 
>