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<div class="moz-forward-container">Dear BC Members,<br>
<br>
Please find below an ICANN Announcement regarding the Locking of a
Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings - Initial Report.<br>
<br>
Thank you,<br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Kind Regards,
Benedetta Rossi
BC Secretariat
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home">https://community.icann.org/display/gnsobc/Home</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.bizconst.org">www.bizconst.org</a>
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Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings –
Initial Report<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">The Generic Names Supporting Organization
Working Group tasked with addressing the issue of locking of
a domain name subject to Uniform Domain Name Dispute
Resolution Policy (UDRP) Proceedings has published its
Initial Report for public comment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Current Status: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">The Policy Development Process (PDP) Working
Group has published its Initial Report and is soliciting
community input on the preliminary recommendations contained
in the report.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Next Steps: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Following review of the public comments
received, the Working Group will continue its deliberations
and finalize its report for submission to the GNSO Council.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Staff Contact: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Marika Konings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Detailed Information</span></span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Section I: Description, Explanation, and
Purpose: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">In its </span><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/locking/domain-name-initial-15mar13-en.pdf"><span
lang="EN-US">Initial Report</span></a></span><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"> [PDF, 883 KB], the PDP Working Group presents
eleven preliminary recommendations, which are expected to
usefully clarify and standardize how a domain name is locked
and unlocked during the course of a UDRP Proceeding for all
parties involved. </span><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Amongst
others, these recommendations include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4
level1 lfo6"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">A definition of 'locking' in the context of a
UDRP Proceeding - the term "lock" means preventing any
changes of registrar and registrant [without impairing the
resolution of the domain name]</span><sup><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en.htm#foot1"><span
lang="EN-US">1</span></a></span></sup><a
moz-do-not-send="true" name="text1" id="text1"></a><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"> (Preliminary recommendation #1)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4
level1 lfo6"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Proposed modification of the UDRP rules to no
longer require that the complainant sends a copy of the
complaint to the respondent to avoid cyberflight</span><sup><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en.htm#foot2"><span
lang="EN-US">2</span></a></span></sup><a
moz-do-not-send="true" name="text2" id="text2"></a><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"> (Preliminary recommendation #2)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4
level1 lfo6"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Requirement for the registrar to 'lock' the
domain name registration within 2 business days following
a request for verification from the UDRP Provider
(Preliminary recommendation #3)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4
level1 lfo6"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Clarifying how to deal with changes to
contact information and/or lifting of proxy / privacy
services (Preliminary recommendation #7 and #8)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4
level1 lfo6"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Clarifying the process for the unlocking of a
domain name registration following the conclusion of a
UDRP proceeding (Preliminary recommendation #9)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">In addition to these recommendations, the WG
has put forward two possible options in its report to
clarify the process in case a settlement is reached and is
requesting community input on these two options or possible
alternatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">It is important to emphasize that most of these
preliminary recommendations codify existing practices in
line with the UDRP and are not expected to require any
changes to the existing policy. However, should these
recommendations be adopted in their current form, minor
changes may need to be made to the UDRP rules and/or UDRP
Provider supplemental rules.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Those interested in providing input are
strongly encouraged to especially review section 5 and 6 of
the Initial Report in order to obtain a further
understanding concerning the WG's thinking and rationale
with regards to these recommendations as well as further
details with respect to the preliminary recommendations. In
addition to input on the preliminary recommendations, the WG
is also interested to receive further feedback on the
expected impact should these recommendations be adopted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">The WG would like to encourage all interested
parties to submit their comments and suggestions so these
can be considered as the WG continues its deliberations in
view of finalizing its report and recommendations in the
next phase of the policy development process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
<hr size="3" width="100%" align="center"></span></div>
<p><a moz-do-not-send="true" name="foot1" id="foot1"></a><sup><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en.htm#text1"><span
lang="EN-US">1</span></a></span></sup><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"> The WG is considering adding the bracketed
language and would welcome community input on the proposed
addition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><a moz-do-not-send="true" name="foot2" id="foot2"></a><sup><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en.htm#text2"><span
lang="EN-US">2</span></a></span></sup><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"> Cyberflight in this context means changing the
registrant information with the intent to escape from the
dispute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Section II: Background: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">The "locking" of a domain name registration
associated with UDRP proceedings is not something that is
literally required by the UDRP as written, but is a practice
that has developed around it. As a result, there is no
uniform approach, which has resulted in confusion and
misunderstandings. To address this issue, the GNSO Council
decided to initiate a Policy Development Process on 15
December 2011. As part of its deliberations, the WG was
required to consider the following questions:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">1. Whether the creation of an outline of a
proposed procedure, which a complainant must follow in order
for a registrar to place a domain name on registrar lock,
would be desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">2. Whether the creation of an outline of the
steps of the process that a registrar can reasonably expect
to take place during a UDRP dispute would be desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">3. Whether the time frame by which a registrar
must lock a domain after a UDRP has been filed should be
standardized.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">4a. Whether what constitutes a "locked" domain
name should be defined.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">4b. Whether, once a domain name is 'locked'
pursuant to a UDRP proceeding, the registrant information
for that domain name may be changed or modified.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">5. Whether additional safeguards should be
created for the protection of registrants in cases where the
domain name is locked subject to a UDRP proceeding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Section
III: Document and Resource Links: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo9"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP
Proceedings – Initial Report - </span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/locking/domain-name-initial-15mar13-en.pdf"><span
lang="EN-US">http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/locking/domain-name-initial-15mar13-en.pdf</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"> [PDF, 883 KB]<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo9"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy
- </span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy"><span
lang="EN-US">http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo9"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute
Resolution Policy - </span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/rules"><span
lang="EN-US">http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/rules</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo9"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">Working Group Workspace - </span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://community.icann.org/x/xq3bAQ"><span
lang="EN-US">https://community.icann.org/x/xq3bAQ</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Section
IV: Additional Information: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">N/A<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="EN-US">(*) Comments submitted after the posted Close
Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final
summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes
place once this period lapses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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