[client com] Request for a quote on two tasks

[Greg Shatan]

I strongly support moving forward on both points as quickly as possible.

Greg

On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Lise Fuhr <lise.fuhr at difo.dk> wrote:

> Hi Greg and Maarten,
>
>
>
> The chairs recommend that we proceed with the two issues – the matrix and
> the IPR on the basis of the two quotes. Do you have any objections to this?
> Please indicate your position on this as soon as possible and at the latest
> on Tuesday July 22nd .
>
>
>
> If you agree to go ahead, we will let CWG know that this is our intention
> and then commission the work with Sidley right after.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Jonathan and Lise
>
>
>
> *Fra:* Flanagan, Sharon [mailto:sflanagan at sidley.com]
> *Sendt:* 18. juli 2015 15:33
> *Til:* cwg-client at icann.org; Jonathan Robinson; 'Lise Fuhr'; Grace
> Abuhamad; Marika Konings
> *Cc:* Gregory, Holly; Hofheimer, Joshua T.
> *Emne:* RE: Request for a quote on two tasks
>
>
>
> Dear All,
>
>
>
> With respect to Item #1 below, we would expect the stress test and
> assessment of the IPR issue under the three scenarios below would require
> approximately $35,000-40,000 of legal work.  This would be for our analysis
> and review and would not include time spent on follow up calls or
> iterations of the document.
>
>
>
> Please let us know if you have any questions.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Sharon
>
>
>
> *SHARON* *FLANAGAN*
> Partner
>
> *Sidley Austin LLP*
> +1.415.772.1271
> sflanagan at sidley.com
>
>
>
> *From:* Lise Fuhr [mailto:lise.fuhr at difo.dk <lise.fuhr at difo.dk>]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:58 AM
> *To:* Flanagan, Sharon
> *Cc:* Jonathan Robinson; Grace Abuhamad; Marika Konings;
> cwg-client at icann.org
> *Subject:* Request for a quote on two tasks
>
>
>
> Dear Sharon,
>
>
>
> As we talked about during the Client Committee call last Thursday, we have
> discussed with the CWG Sidley's eventual advice regarding two issues – IPR
> and a matrix of the bylaws. The CWG agreed to request Sidley to give an
> estimate of the hours needed in order to perform the two tasks:
>
> 1.       IPR - To conduct a stress-test approach regarding the IANA IPR
> issue. This includes four aspects:
>
> a.  Sidley should consult with ICANN Legal in order to obtain further
> insight and background to the IPR issue. This can be done with the
> involvement of other members of the CWG – like the Client Committee.
> Furthermore CWG is considering involving other communities in this
> fact-gathering exercise.
>
> b. There appear to be three possible scenarios. IANA’s IPR either:
> (i) stays with ICANN; (ii) goes to PTI; or (iii) goes into trust (IETF,
> mutual trust).
>
> c. What risks exist with each approach from a CWG-Stewardship perspective.
> These need to be evaluated in view of ICANN's position and the proposal
> from the other communities to determine what is optimal and/or acceptable.
>
> d. There are 3 trademarks involved: (i) "Internet Assigned Numbers
> Authority," (ii) "IANA", and (iii) the IANA Logo, which consists of IANA in
> stylized letters plus Internet Assigned Numbers Authority.
>
>
>
> 2.       Matrix of the ICANN bylaws:
>
> Create a matrix to help determine where the bylaws that are needed in
> relation to the CWG proposal belong.  Identify which bylaws Sidley would
> suggest that the CWG should draft (be in charge of having drafted), and
> which bylaws drafted by the CCWG need to be signed off by the CWG. There
> will be a part of the bylaws that are being prepared by the CCWG that have
> no direct relationship to the CWG's work and these constitute a third
> category.
>
>
>
> After receiving the quote, the Client Committee will evaluate the
> estimates of the two tasks and get back to you.
>
>
>
> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get back to me.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> Lise
>
>
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