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<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline">George, all,</span><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Personally, I don't believe WIPO is doing anything wrong by not publishing your specific list of post-UDRP cases, which is not a requirement for Providers. From my perspective, it looks like they have posted some of these cases as a nice gesture to the community.</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">The webpage on which these cases are published clearly states these are "select" cases and there is no intent to create a comprehensive, updated running list of all post-UDPR actions. <br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Moreover, in taking a quick glance at some of the cases you highlighted:<br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><Soundstop.com> - the court case settled; it doesn't appear the court issued a holding that is generally applicable to other UDRP proceedings.</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><<a href="http://sdt.com">sdt.com</a>> - it looks like the UDRP panel terminated the proceeding to let the court case run its course. </div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><Moobitalk.com> -  <span> </span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline">the decision of the appeals court was based on a legal principle (territoriality) that is not a required element under the UDRP. This seems to be a relatively unique case and publishing this decision may confuse some readers in terms of the general applicability of UDRP jurisprudence.</span></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">---</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">In terms of Brian's nomination, I am very grateful that he is willing to serve and dedicate the time needed to take on this role.  As mentioned by Zak and other's, I believe he is preeminently qualified and has the natural leadership skills that will greatly benefit our team.<br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Hope this helps.</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Best regards,</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Claudio</div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline">

<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 12:47 PM, George Kirikos <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:icann@leap.com" target="_blank">icann@leap.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">With regards to Brian Beckham of WIPO being one of the co-chairs, I'm<br>
relatively indifferent, as long as the co-chairs comply with the<br>
working group guidelines which place constraints on their behaviour<br>
(i.e. neutrality, not pushing their own agenda, etc.). It's meant to<br>
be an administrative/clerical task, essentially.<br>
<br>
I think Brian would go a long way towards demonstrating his commitment<br>
towards that required neutrality if he would get WIPO to update their<br>
"Court Challenged Cases" page at:<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/challenged/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/<wbr>domains/challenged/</a><br>
<br>
with cases that have been **repeatedly** brought to their attention in<br>
the past, including:<br>
<br>
1. Soundstop.com --<br>
<a href="http://domainnamewire.com/2016/07/21/mike-mann-overturns-udrp-decision-court/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://domainnamewire.com/<wbr>2016/07/21/mike-mann-<wbr>overturns-udrp-decision-court/</a><br>
<a href="https://domainnamewire.com/wp-content/soundstop-1.pdf" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://domainnamewire.com/wp-<wbr>content/soundstop-1.pdf</a><br>
<br>
2. AustinPain.com --<br>
<a href="http://ia601008.us.archive.org/18/items/gov.uscourts.cod.147273/gov.uscourts.cod.147273.23.0.pdf" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ia601008.us.archive.<wbr>org/18/items/gov.uscourts.cod.<wbr>147273/gov.uscourts.cod.<wbr>147273.23.0.pdf</a><br>
<br>
3. SDT.com --<br>
<a href="http://domainnamewire.com/2015/07/22/50000-penalty-for-filing-a-frivolous-udrp/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://domainnamewire.com/<wbr>2015/07/22/50000-penalty-for-<wbr>filing-a-frivolous-udrp/</a><br>
<a href="https://domainnamewire.com/wp-content/SDT-settlement1.pdf" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://domainnamewire.com/wp-<wbr>content/SDT-settlement1.pdf</a><br>
<br>
4. Moobitalk.com --<br>
<a href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=5899d5f9-3bbc-416e-a9a5-7233a147b62c" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.lexology.com/<wbr>library/detail.aspx?g=<wbr>5899d5f9-3bbc-416e-a9a5-<wbr>7233a147b62c</a><br>
<a href="https://www.legalis.net/jurisprudences/cour-dappel-de-paris-pole-5-ch-1-arret-du-8-novembre-2016/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.legalis.net/<wbr>jurisprudences/cour-dappel-de-<wbr>paris-pole-5-ch-1-arret-du-8-<wbr>novembre-2016/</a><br>
(actual decision)<br>
<br>
It looks bad on WIPO's part that all of these successful challenges<br>
are not being reflected on that page. WIPO is quick to assert "record<br>
cybersquatting" exists, yet they fail to mention the other side of the<br>
coin, abuse of the process, reverse domain name hijacking, and the<br>
court cases that are required to achieve justice. If Brian would get<br>
that page updated before an election, that would be wonderful.<br>
<br>
Sincerely,<br>
<br>
George Kirikos<br>
416-588-0269<br>
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