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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Eager to hear opinions of Sarah or any other experts.&nbsp; I
have quite a lot of experience with that myself, of course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Also, I$B!G(Bve realized just now that the IRT itself did NOT
recommend that all domain registrations be checked against the Clearinghouse
database, so long as the registry enacts a sunrise perios, and so the URS is
enacted and mandatory.&nbsp; Thus Staff has not watered down that aspect of the
proposal, except that they have proposed that the URS be denominated a $B!F(Bbest
practice$B!G(B rather than a mandatory requirement.&nbsp; I strongly believe that
both elements must be mandatory, and urge that as the BC position.&nbsp;
Obviously, allowing registries to offer only a sunrise period, and no other
RPMs for trademark owners, is no improvement whatsoever over the previous
rollouts of TLDs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Of course it will be very difficult to get consensus to
something even more stringent than recommended by the IRT, but I think we need
to try.&nbsp; A fallback option is to require registries to do Clearinghouse
lookups, and provide URS, in order to get the new $B!F(Bhigh security zone$B!G(B
designation.&nbsp; But my gut feel on that initiative is that it is worthless,
few registrants will care, thus few contract parties will care.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Mike Rodenbaugh<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>RODENBAUGH LAW<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>548 Market Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>San Francisco, CA&nbsp; 94104<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://service.ringcentral.com/ringme/callback.asp?mbid=57178438,0,&amp;referer=http://rodenbaugh.com/contact">(415)
738-8087</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://rodenbaugh.com/">http://rodenbaugh.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Marilyn Cade
[mailto:marilynscade@hotmail.com] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, October 24, 2009 11:58 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mike Rodenbaugh; Liz Williams; Zahid Jamil; Sarah Deutsch<br>
<b>Cc:</b> bc - GNSO list<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Scoop on TM Rights Protection in new gTLDs - RE: [bc-gnso]
FW: [Bulk] [gnso-sti] Draft Summary of Differences Between IRT Report and
Applicant Guidebook Version 3<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Have
the actual brand holders from large BC members agreed with that perspective?
I've added Sarah, who is an expert on these issues -- I think that there was a
few that there needed to be a number of safeguards, not only one or two.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>From: icann@rodenbaugh.com<br>
To: lizawilliams@mac.com; zahid@dndrc.com<br>
CC: bc-gnso@icann.org<br>
Subject: RE: Scoop on TM Rights Protection in new gTLDs - RE: [bc-gnso] FW:
[Bulk] [gnso-sti] Draft Summary of Differences Between IRT Report and Applicant
Guidebook Version 3<br>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:53:10 -0700<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thanks Zahid.&nbsp; Just want to note my strong opinion that, if
the Clearinghouse must be checked against every domain registrations, with
conflicts resulting in notice to the applicant, and the URS is mandatory for
all new TLD registries, then I believe there will be sufficient protections
such that TM owners will not be forced to defensively register their
marks.&nbsp; Interested to hear if anyone has a different view, and their
reasoning, as I expect the BC will develop a position statement that includes
these key points.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Mike Rodenbaugh</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>RODENBAUGH LAW</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>548 Market Street</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>San Francisco, CA&nbsp; 94104</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://service.ringcentral.com/ringme/callback.asp?mbid=57178438,0,&amp;referer=http://rodenbaugh.com/contact">(415)
738-8087</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:13.5pt'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://rodenbaugh.com/">http://rodenbaugh.com</a></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Liz
Williams<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, October 24, 2009 8:54 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Zahid Jamil<br>
<b>Cc:</b> bc-gnso@icann.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Scoop on TM Rights Protection in new gTLDs - RE: [bc-gnso] FW:
[Bulk] [gnso-sti] Draft Summary of Differences Between IRT Report and Applicant
Guidebook Version 3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Zahid<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Thanks
very much for this analysis. &nbsp;It is always disturbing when months of community
time and organisational resources are of questionable value. &nbsp;It also
points again to the difficulty of trying to do what is essentially policy
development outside of the normal policy development channels but that is a
debate for another day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>However,
what is your suggestion for a way forward? &nbsp;You make a &quot;scream about
it&quot; note at the end but that most likely won't be very productive.
&nbsp;It seems to be that the Board is going to be required to be the final
decision maker given it is highly unlikely that the Council will reach
consensus -- given that lack of consensus was the whole reason why the IRT was
established anyway.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Following
Ron's request for items for tonight's meeting, I suggest that the strategy
forward is the subject of tonight's huddle at 6pm in the bar. &nbsp;Gin and
tonic will be required!<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>On
25 Oct 2009, at 02:10, Zahid Jamil wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>This document was prepared for a meeting held yesterday between
the IRT and Staff (Kurt, Dan) and a Board Member (Bruce).</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Here are some points that may interest members:</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The outcome from Staff in the DAG3 (<a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/dag-en.htm">http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/dag-en.htm</a>)
and those mentioned on</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>for Rights Protection Mechanism (<a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#prpm-new-gtlds">http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#prpm-new-gtlds</a><span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>-difficult to find on the website
and not connected to the DAG3$B!G(Bs website) DO NOT REFLCT the IRT Recommendations.</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>It seems that the Staff has completely reengineered the
solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>To a
large extent even though the title of the solution may be the same but the
contents are effectively not what the IRT recommended.</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>So to give members a feel of the process and what Staff
acknowledged in yesterday$B!G(Bs meeting:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Focusing on 5 Solutions:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>1.</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Reserved
List (GPML)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>2.</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Central
IP Database (IP Clearinghouse)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>3.</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Rapid
Suspension (URSS)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>4.</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Rights
holders right to take a Registry through a Dispute Resolution after the<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>gTLD</span><span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>is launched (Post Delegation
Dispute Resolution Procedure PDDRP)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.25in'><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>5.</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thick<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>Whois</span></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=ecxspelle><b><u><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Eg</span></u></b></span><b><u><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>. 1 - So for instance, in regards PDDRP:</span></u></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>There were no comments from the community</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The Board agreed at the higher level to a PDDRP</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>In my view this would have mean that Staff would go ahead and
incorporate the IRT solution (maybe just maybe filling in some holes) into DAG3
or the Rights Protection Mechanism.&nbsp;<span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>This
wasn$B!G(Bt the case.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Instead the staff completely changed the PDDRP (see Jeff<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>Neuman$B!G(Bs</span><span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>article<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><a
href="http://www.circleid.com/members/2921/">http://www.circleid.com/members/2921/</a><span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>)</span><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>So as I put in the meeting yesterday Staff swapped the cards on
the IRT, the community, and the Board!</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>(But since this was too tricky they didn$B!G(Bt let this go to the
GNSO)</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>In short the IRT had recommended that:</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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  padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Standard for Asserting a
  Claim </span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>&#8211;</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'> 3</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>types:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(a) The Registry Operator</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  manner</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>of operation or use of a
  TLD is</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>inconsistent with the</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>representations made
  in the TLD</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>application as
  approved by</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>ICANN and
  incorporated into the</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>applicable Registry
  Agreement</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>and such operation or use
  of the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>TLD is likely to cause
  confusion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>with the complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  mark; or</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(b) The Registry Operator
  is in</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>breach of the
  specific rights</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>protection mechanisms</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>enumerated in such
  Registry</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Operator</span></u></b><b><u><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span></u></b><b><u><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s Agreement</span></u></b><span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>and such</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>breach is likely to cause</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>confusion with complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>mark; or</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(c) The Registry Operator manner
  of operation or use of the TLD exhibits a bad faith intent to profit from the
  systemic registration of domain name registrations therein, which are
  identical or confusingly similar to the complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark,
  meeting any of the following conditions: (<span class=ecxspelle>i</span>)
  taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or the reputation of</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>the complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  mark, or (ii) unjustifiably impairing the distinctive character or the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>reputation of the
  complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark, or (iii) creating an impermissible
  likelihood of</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>confusion with Complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  mark.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  </td>
  <td width=319 valign=top style='width:239.4pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;
  border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;border-left-width:initial;
  border-left-color:initial'>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>For a Registry Operator to
  be liable for<span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span
  class=ecxspelle>toplevel</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>infringement, a complainant
  must assert</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>and<span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><b><u>prove by clear and
  convincing evidence</u></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>that the Registry Operator</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s<span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><b><u>affirmative</u></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>conduct</span></u></b><span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>in its operation or use of its<span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>gTLD</span>,
  that is identical or confusingly similar to the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  mark, causes or materially</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>contributes to the<span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>gTLD</span>:
  (a) taking unfair</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>advantage of the
  distinctive character or the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>reputation of the
  complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark, or (b)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>unjustifiably impairing the
  distinctive character</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>or the reputation of the
  complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark, or</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(c) creating an
  impermissible likelihood of</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>confusion with the
  complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>For a Registry Operator to
  be liable for the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>conduct at the second level,
  the complainant</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>must assert and prove by
  clear and convincing</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>evidence:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(a) that there is
  substantial ongoing</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>pattern or practice of
  specific bad faith intent</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>by the registry operator to
  profit from the sale</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>of trademark infringing domain
  names; and</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(b) of the registry
  operator</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s bad faith intent to profit from the systematic
  registration of</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>domain names within the<span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>gTLD</span>,
  that are</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>identical or confusingly
  similar to the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  mark, which: (<span class=ecxspelle>i</span>) takes unfair</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>advantage of the
  distinctive character or the</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>reputation of the
  complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark, or (ii)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>unjustifiably impairs the
  distinctive character or the reputation of the complainant</span><span
  lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>s
  mark, or (iii) creates an impermissible likelihood of</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>confusion with the
  complainant</span><span lang=ZH-CN style='font-size:10.0pt'>$B!G(B</span><span
  style='font-size:10.0pt'>s mark. In this</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>regard, it would not be
  nearly enough to show</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>that the registry operator
  was on notice of</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>possible of trademark
  infringement through</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  <div>
  <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>registrations in the<span
  class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><span class=ecxspelle>gTLD</span>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
  </div>
  </td>
 </tr>
</table>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>So basically if a Rights holder or a community that doesn$B!G(Bt object
at the application stage since the representations in the Application and the
Registry Agreement seem fine has no recourse subsequently to assert and
challenge in case there is a breach of the Registry Agreement or those
representations in the application.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>ICANN staff$B!G(Bs response was:&nbsp;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>we will independently deal with
enforcement brought to our notice.&nbsp;<span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Basically
trust us to enforce Registry contracts.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span class=ecxspelle><b><u><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Eg</span></u></b></span><b><u><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>. 2 - In regards the URSS:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>ICANN staff has changed the Rapid Suspension from MANDATORY to BEST
PRACTICE</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Also delinked URSS from the GPML and Clearing House $B!H(BThe
Guidebook proposal does not mention a pre</span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#1F497D'>$B!>(B</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>registration process utilizing the Clearinghouse$B!I(B</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>And since the Board was advised that this seems more like Policy
the Board has sent a letter to the GNSO to either:</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>a) approve the staff model (details of which can be found here<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><a
href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new">http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new</a></span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";
color:#1F497D'>$B!>(B</span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>gtlds/gnso</span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#1F497D'>$B!>(B</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>consultations</span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";color:#1F497D'>$B!>(B</span><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>reports</span><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria Math","serif";
color:#1F497D'>$B!>(B</span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>en.htm), which is an assimilation of the
IRT work and Board concerns), or</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>b) propose an alternative that is equivalent or more effective
and implementable.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>A six weeks window has been allowed.</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>This basically means that if GNSO cannot reach consensus then
Staff Model is likely to go through</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The IRT proposals thus have been side tracked and swapped.</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Example 3 &#8211; Reserved List (GPML)</span><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>It$B!G(Bs just gone &#8211; Staff had said that they would complete their
research (about strongest global brands- get data about global brands and see
how many countries these brands are registered in) and then come back &#8211; but the
GPML was just removed &#8211; no explanation and without completing this study.</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>SO NO RESERVED LIST &#8211; AND NO SOLUTION TO DEFENSIVE
REGISTRATIONS!</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Generally:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>In response to protestations Kurt said in regards some aspects
$B!F(Byou$B!G(Bre preaching to the converted$B!G(B&nbsp;<span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>and
generally said $B!F(Bgo ahead and scream about it$B!G(B &#8211; basically do what the Non
commercials are doing.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Similarly</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Sincerely,</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Zahid Jamil</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Barrister-at-law</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Jamil &amp; Jamil</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Barristers-at-law</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>219-221 Central Hotel Annexe</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Merewether Road, Karachi. Pakistan</span><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Cell: +923008238230</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Tel: +92 21 5680760 / 5685276 / 5655025</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Fax: +92 21 5655026</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.jamilandjamil.com/"><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>www.jamilandjamil.com</span></a></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Notice / Disclaimer</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>This message contains confidential information and its contents
are being communicated only for the intended recipients . If you are not the
intended recipient you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this
e-mail.&nbsp;<span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Please notify
the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this message by mistake
and delete it from your system. The contents above may contain/are the
intellectual property of Jamil &amp; Jamil, Barristers-at-Law, and constitute
privileged information protected by attorney client privilege. The
reproduction, publication, use, amendment, modification of any kind whatsoever
of any part or parts (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by
electronic means whether or not transiently or incidentally or some other use
of this communication) without prior written permission and consent of Jamil
&amp; Jamil is prohibited.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;
border-width:initial;border-color:initial'>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
color:black'>From:</span></b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><a
href="mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org">owner-bc-gnso@icann.org</a> [<a
href="mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org">mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org</a>]<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><b>On Behalf Of<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></b>Mike Rodenbaugh<br>
<b>Sent:</b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Sunday, October
25, 2009 7:19 AM<br>
<b>To:</b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><a
href="mailto:bc-gnso@icann.org">bc-gnso@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>[bc-gnso] FW: [Bulk]
[gnso-sti] Draft Summary of Differences Between IRT Report and Applicant
Guidebook Version 3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Further fyi, re STI ($B!H(BSpecified TM Issues$B!I(B).</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Mike Rodenbaugh</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>RODENBAUGH LAW</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>548 Market Street</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>San Francisco, CA&nbsp; 94104</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://service.ringcentral.com/ringme/callback.asp?mbid=57178438,0,&amp;referer=http://rodenbaugh.com/contact">(415)
738-8087</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:13.5pt'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a
href="http://rodenbaugh.com/">http://rodenbaugh.com</a></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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border-width:initial;border-color:initial'>

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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";
color:black'>From:</span></b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;</span></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><a
href="mailto:owner-gnso-sti@icann.org">owner-gnso-sti@icann.org</a><span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>[<a
href="mailto:owner-gnso-sti@icann.org">mailto:owner-gnso-sti@icann.org</a>]<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><b>On Behalf Of<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span></b>Margie Milam<br>
<b>Sent:</b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Saturday, October
24, 2009 6:01 PM<br>
<b>To:</b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>Council GNSO;<span
class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:gnso-sti@icann.org">gnso-sti@icann.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b><span class=ecxapple-converted-space>&nbsp;</span>[Bulk]
[gnso-sti] Draft Summary of Differences Between IRT Report and Applicant
Guidebook Version 3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

</div>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>Dear All,</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>&nbsp;</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:black'>As we discussed yesterday,&nbsp; attached is&nbsp; a document that
summarizes the key differences between the IRT and the Applicant Guidebook
Version 3.&nbsp;&nbsp; This matrix seeks to succinctly present areas of
contrast and briefly explain the rationale for the differences.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;Please review this draft &nbsp;and let me know &nbsp;whether there
is any other information that should be included to facilitate the GNSO$B!G(Bs work
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