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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Dear Martin and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Due to the timing of tomorrow’s call I’m unsure if I will be able to make it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Please consider however the following input regarding the definitions mentioned in the 2012 AGB:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">In general the definitions contained in the 2012 AGB have worked well according to the data I’m aware of (for instance the data circulated
prior to the webinar organized in April last year).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">However, problems in the application of the AGB 2012 related to geonames as Top Level Domains have arisen in relation to those names with
a geographic meaning/significance that were not covered under the 2012 AGB rules (we all know some examples that still are lingering today). I would therefore suggest, for the time being, that we include in this definition discussion, the notion that there
were names with geographic meaning not covered by the 2012 AGB definitions and rules, which according to a factual analysis have given rise to problems, and that therefore a debate would be warranted, in order to include them under the definitions in a manner
to be agreed upon, establishing a framework for mutually agreed outcomes amongst all interested parties in such applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Hope this is helpful<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Kind regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Jorge
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From: <b>Martin Sutton</b> <<a href="mailto:martin@brandregistrygroup.org">martin@brandregistrygroup.org</a>><br>
Date: 2018-01-08 19:11 GMT-03:00<br>
Subject: [Gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5] Action for WT5 Members - Definition of Geographic Terms<br>
To: "<a href="mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5@icann.org">gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5@icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5@icann.org">gnso-newgtld-wg-wt5@icann.org</a>><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">One of the key areas identified during the WT5 TOR discussions related to the definition of geographic terms. This will be a priority focus for us
as we begin the substantive work in WT5 and has been highlighted in recent exchanges on the PDP WG mailing list. Defining geographic terms for the purpose of top-level domains will help us to frame our overall work within WT5. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To ensure that all WT5 members are working from the same set of assumptions, we would like to have discussions about the working definition of geographic
names at our next meeting on 17 Jan and request input from members prior to the call.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you are not familiar with the history and context of how the GNSO policies and Applicant Guidebook evolved in relation to geographic terms, the
final report of the Cross Community Working Group Framework for the Use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs (CCWG-UCTN) provides a good background <a href="https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccwg-ctn-final-paper-15jun17-en.pdf" target="_blank">https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/ccwg-ctn-final-paper-15jun17-en.pdf</a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The 2012 Applicant Guidebook states the following in relation to geographic terms:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><i><span style="font-family:"BookAntiqua",serif;color:gray">2.2.1.4 Geographic Names Review</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">Applications for gTLD strings must ensure that appropriate consideration is given to the interests of governments or public authorities in geographic names. The requirements
and procedure ICANN will follow in the evaluation process are described in the following paragraphs. Applicants should review these requirements even if they do not believe their intended gTLD string is a geographic name. All applied-for gTLD strings will
be reviewed according to the requirements in this section, regardless of whether the application indicates it is for a geographic name.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><b><i><span style="font-family:"BookAntiqua",serif;color:gray">2.2.1.4.1 Treatment of Country or Territory Names</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:gray;position:relative;top:-6.0pt;mso-text-raise:6.0pt">6</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">Applications for strings that are country or territory names will not be approved, as they are not available under the New gTLD Program in this application round. A
string shall be considered to be a country or territory name if:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>i.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">it is an alpha-3 code listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>ii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">it is a long-form name listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard, or a translation of the long-form name
in any language.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>iii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">it is a short-form name listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard, or a translation of the short-form name
in any language.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>iv.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">it is the short- or long-form name association with a code that has been designated as “exceptionally
reserved” by the ISO 3166 Maintenance Agency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>v.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">it is a separable component of a country name designated on the “Separable Country Names List,” or
is a translation of a name appearing on the list, in any language. See the Annex at the end of this module.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>vi.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">it is a permutation or transposition of any of the names included in items (i) through (v). Permutations
include removal of spaces, insertion of punctuation, and addition or removal of grammatical articles like “the.” A transposition is considered a change in the sequence of the long or short–form name, for example, “RepublicCzech” or “IslandsCayman.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:36.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">vii. it is a name by which a country is commonly known, as demonstrated by evidence that the country is recognized by that name by an intergovernmental
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">An application for any string that is a representation, in any language, of the <i>capital city name </i>of any country or
territory listed in the ISO 3166-1 standard.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">An application for a <i>city name</i>, where the applicant declares that it intends to use the gTLD for purposes associated
with the city name.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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types of geographic names, there are no established lists that can be used as objective references in the evaluation process. Thus, city names are not universally protected. However, the process does provide a means for cities and applicants to work together
where desired.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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from the relevant governments or public authorities) if:</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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name; and</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">An application for any string that is an exact match of a <i>sub-national place name</i>, such as a county, province, or
state, listed in the ISO 3166-2 standard.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">An application for a string listed as a UNESCO region</span><span style="font-size:6.0pt;font-family:"ArialMT",serif">8 </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"CenturyGothic",serif">or
appearing on the “Composition of macro geographical (continental) regions, geographical sub-regions, and selected economic and other groupings” list.</span><span style="font-size:6.0pt;font-family:"ArialMT",serif">9</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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the respective national governments in the region, and there may be no more than one written statement of objection to the application from relevant governments in the region and/or public authorities associated with the continent or the region.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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(continental) regions, geographical sub-regions, and selected economic and other groupings” takes precedence.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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it is in the applicant’s interest to consult with relevant governments and public authorities and enlist their support or non-objection prior to submission of the application, in order to preclude possible objections and pre-address any ambiguities concerning
the string and applicable requirements.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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2.2.1.4.2, and therefore will not require documentation of government support in the evaluation process.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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excluded from the process based on advice from the Governmental Advisory Committee in recent communiqués providing interpretation of Principle 2.2 of the GAC Principles regarding New gTLDs to indicate that strings which are a meaningful representation or
abbreviation of a country or territory name should be handled through the forthcoming ccPDP, and other geographic strings could be allowed in the gTLD space if in agreement with the relevant government or public authority. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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close renderings of a city name should not rely on the evaluation process as the primary means of protecting their interests in a string. Rather, a government may elect to file a formal objection to an application that is opposed by the relevant community,
or may submit its own application for the string.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:5.0pt;font-family:"ArialMT",serif">9 </span><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"ArialNarrow",serif">See </span></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"ArialNarrow",serif;color:blue"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__unstats.un.org_unsd_methods_m49_m49regin.htm&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=UAy6fqdE7uFkRCc7uzN4yui8bwTtqofadZHiQEIO1vw&m=xkyKkaMrpFHC2Y7bYkg2dZgFxuTEPoPOyK6Gp8VdOjo&s=OUphKkFDZowCxK0Owp9DX4kk3oafMaWuFbNFUpKV-CE&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:purple">http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm[unstats.un.org]</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"ArialNarrow",serif">. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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applicants. We would like to gather input from WT5 members, specifically whether the current definition is fit for purpose or not. If you think there should be changes, specify what these would be (additions, deletions) and the rationale for adding or removing
any elements of the definition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To submit your comment, please use the following link to the document or submit via email specifying:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for those that may wish to populate the document directly. Please do not amend any other entries as this document will not track changes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Kind regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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