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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">WG members:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">We have been having some very lively and occasionally heated discussions on TMCH-related matters. However, these discussions have been somewhat amorphous as they have not been focused on any
specific proposal for altering the TMCH. That is about to change, as the time for discussion of TMCH matters is closing and the time for decisions is fast approaching..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">In that regard, please take special note of this portion of the email sent by Mary---<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<u>For Agenda Item #2, please note the following</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">As these questions have already been the subject of substantial Working Group discussion, the aim at this meeting is to allow Working Group members who wish to propose
recommendations for the full Working Group to consider to do so. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#C00000">Any such proposals or recommendations should be specific, include a list of the benefits and costs, advantages and disadvantages, and be sent
to the Working Group mailing list <b>no later than 7 days following the call this week (i.e. 19 April)</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">In other words, starting tomorrow we are both soliciting, and will soon be setting a final deadline, for the presentation of proposals to alter the current policy concerning the TMCH and its
implementation, with such proposals relating to specific TMCH questions. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">That means that if you are of a view that the TMCH should be eliminated because you believe it gives unfair advantage to TM owners you will have a chance to present a proposal to that effect.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Likewise, if you are of the view that additional terms besides registered trademarks should be eligible for placement in the TMCH database you will also have a chance to make your case and seek
consensus support.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">The above two examples are merely illustrative and by no means intended to limit anyone’s ability to advocate any question-specific response.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">In an April 9<sup>th</sup> email I laid out my expectations for how proposals would be presented -- Since then the co-chairs have engaged in a conference call and concurred on this approach,
and that is reflected in Mary’s advisory--<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Here’s how this co-chair would hope our internal decision process plays out on this or any other policy/implementation matter:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">· A proponent of making a change to present policy and practice should articulate the rationale for the proposal and the benefits expected to flow from its adoption.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">· The proponent should also be candid about what costs or burdens might be imposed on various parties if it is adopted and explain why those costs are outweighed
by the envisioned benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">· If an adopted change would not be self-executing but would require significant implementation details then the proponent should at least explain the basics
how that would be practically effected.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">I believe that if proponents of making a change follow those suggestions it will set the stage for at least a fully informed debate and subsequent decision-making.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">The co-chairs have also agreed that when the WG is presented with a specific proposal we shall, after some reasonable time for discussion, take a straw poll of WG members participating in the
meeting in which it is raised to ROUGHLY gauge the level of support/opposition for it.
<u>However, that straw poll will not be binding and whether or not consensus exists for a particular proposal will be determined by polling the entire membership of the WG.<o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">If you have any concerns or questions about this approach please let us know. Again, the main message is that, so far as the TMCH is concerned, the time for concluding talk and making decisions
is fast approaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Thank you and best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Philip<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""> gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org [mailto:gnso-rpm-wg-bounces@icann.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Mary Wong<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 10, 2017 5:56 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> gnso-rpm-wg@icann.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [gnso-rpm-wg] Agenda and documents for Wednesday Working Group meeting (12 April)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The proposed agenda for our call this Wednesday (12 April), which is scheduled as a 90-minute call commencing at 1600 UTC, is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Roll call (via Adobe Connect and phone bridge only); updates to Statements of Interest<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Discuss remaining open TMCH Charter questions (see attached table and notes, below)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Overview by Co-Chairs on preliminary recommendations related to RPMs from the Competition, Consumer Protection & Consumer Trust Review Team (CCT-RT) (see attached document)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Administrative details: e.g. Working Group & Sub Team meeting dates for the weeks of 17 & 24 April 2017, confirm scheduled day for 4<sup>th</sup> rotating (0300 UTC) Working Group call<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Next steps/next meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For Agenda Item #2, please note the following</span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As these questions have already been the subject of substantial Working Group discussion, the aim at this meeting is to allow Working Group members who wish to propose recommendations for the full Working
Group to consider to do so. Any such proposals or recommendations should be specific, include a list of the benefits and costs, advantages and disadvantages, and be sent to the Working Group mailing list
<b>no later than 7 days following the call this week (i.e. 19 April)</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks and cheers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mary<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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