I believe the UDRP should be reviewed regularly, including after the launch of the new gTLD program. From my conversations with many nonprofit/NGOs, many believe protection from cyber squatting and fraud is important to ensure the trust of our clients, communities and donors. Domain names are used for a variety of purposes, like furthering the mission of nonprofits/NGO, academic activities, advancing public policy initiatives, and political speech, conducting commercial transactions, providing a online presence for a for profit business or to providing a platform to comment about a for profit business. In all of these instances, registration of a domain name comes with responsibilities. I believe all registrants have a right to use the Internet for legitimate purposes and with that registration come the responsibility to follow the rules and policies associated with registration, like being aware of the rules and polices associated with domain name ownership. Registrants have, and should have, the right to register and defend the registration of domain names in which they can demonstrate a legitimate interest, even if that domain name contains a brand. Accordingly, the UDRP should be reviewed regularly to ensure there is proper balance between avoiding confusion and protecting other legitimate uses, like political expression or free speech. Also, since the UDRP is an important policy, perhaps ICANN and the NCSG should consider ways to educate registrants around the about the UDRP and the complaint procedure in via podcasts/webinars and other global outreach efforts. Debbie ----------------- Debra Y. Hughes, Senior Counsel American Red Cross -----Original Message----- From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 3:21 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [NCSG-Discuss] Question 5: UDRP As I have not been able to get a conference call scheduled yet, I am starting the question process. I suggest that all candidates answer all questions. I suggest that they feel free to debate among themselves and with the members of the NCSG. Thanks Avri Question 5: What is you view on the issue of UDRP review? Are there respondents rights that need attention such as the length of time a respondent gets to respond.