The IO lacks true independence. The IO is employed by ICANN; likewise
the third party contracted to select the experts who will determine the objection is also hired by ICANN, so there is a lack of neutrality on the part of the expert panel since it will have an incentive to agree with the IO (ICANN) who hired it when it handles matters brought by the IO.
On the issue of trademarks in the latest DAG, we are troubled by the elimination of sufficient time in which to respond to URS complaints in the latest DAG. Re-working the negotiated community consensus from 21 to 14 days as a timeframe in which to respond is concerning as it provides inadequate protection to registrants, who may be on holidays and unable to find an attorney and respond in a reasonable period of time.
We share the concerns expressed in the At-Large Statement on Draft Applicant Guidebook. However, we believe the best course of action is to make the appropriate fixes to the policy to protect the global public interest and go forward with new TLDs in an expeditious manner.
IP JUSTICE
Robin Gross, Executive Director
1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA
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IP JUSTICE
Robin Gross, Executive Director
1192 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 USA
p: +1-415-553-6261 f: +1-415-462-6451