[bc-gnso] ICA Letter to ICANN re:WIPO and CAC Expedited UDRP Proposals

[Phil Corwin <pcorwin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

FYI, on November 30th the Internet Commerce Association sent a letter to 
Chairman Thrush and CEO Beckstrom to request that ICANN enjoin WIPO and CAC 
from implementing any form of expedited UDRP through amendment to their 
Supplemental Rules. The letter has been posted to ICANN's Correspondence page 
and can be viewed at:

http://www.icann.org/correspondence/corwin-to-beckstrom-dengate-thrush-30nov09-en.pdf

As stated in the letter, ICA is not opposed to the concept of an expedited UDRP 
process for existing gTLDs, but we do believe that this is a significant policy 
matter that must undergo GNSO review and ICANN Board approval. I have already 
received messages of agreement, both as regards our position on this matter and 
the general concept of establishing a PDP on UDRP reform, from members of other 
constituencies. I would also note that the STI-RT on the URS is considering 
making a general advisory recommendation for UDRP reform (while recognizing 
that this is outside the scope of its immediate task). I would hope that 
members of the BC would start considering the benefits for complainants, 
registrants, and the ICANN policy process that could result from such a PDP.



Philip S. Corwin
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