[gnso-whois-wg] Statement of Interest

[<leo.longauer@xxxxxxx>]

1. Current occupation, employer and position
I am Head of Group Intellectual Property of UBS (www.ubs.com) with
global responsibility for all IP issues within the Bank, including
Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Domain Names. 

2. Type of work performed in 1 above
As part of our brand protection activities, we monitor and handle all
types of online infringements such as Phishing and Nigerians scams and
develop respective polices, including client and staff education. 
3. Financial ownership or management leadership of registries,
registrars or other firms that are interested parties in Whois.
None
4. Nature of your interest in Whois
Being able to take quick action against online fraud is a key element in
protecting our clients and the general public. I therefore have an
interest in appropriate access to Whois data while protecting legitimate
privacy issues.
I am part of the INTA Whois working group.
I look forward to working with you over the next four months.
Best regards
Leo
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Leo Longauer
Head of Group Intellectual Property

UBS AG
Stampfenbachstr. 75/ZUST
CH - 8098 Zurich
Tel. +41-44-234 50 58
Mobile +41-79-476 91 47
www.ubs.com