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<span class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">Dear
RPM WG members,</span></span>
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none;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">The
WG Co-Chairs have considered the requests concerning
additional data and the observation that additional specific
information may assist the WG’s efforts. Note however that
our agreed work process does not allow for an extensive
research exercise, and we believe we have already been
presented with the vast majority of such information and
sources over the past 2 years -- so this is something of a
“last call” for data. (Nor do we have the staff resources
to conduct such an exercise.)</span></span></p>
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class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span></p>
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style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt;caret-color:
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auto;text-align:start;widows: auto;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:
rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.301961);-webkit-text-size-adjust:
none;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">In
this light, WG members </span></span><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">may suggest additional
data to the Sunrise and Claims Sub Teams that may either:
(1) yield specific useful data we do not currently have
and/or or (2) assist Sunrise and/or Claims Sub Teams</span></span><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">. </span></span><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Examples
of additional data:</span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l10
level1 lfo1"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">articles about the
registration of domains in Sunrise Periods (or attempts)
that appear to have had an impact on contracted parties,
registrants, or brand owners;</span></span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l10
level1 lfo1"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">anecdotes or specific
evidence from impacted parties; or</span></span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l10
level1 lfo1"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">studies, reports, or
articles discussing the harm of infringement
including cybersquatting (including consumer harm).</span></span>
</li>
</ul>
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style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">To
assist in this process and try to stay within our current
timeline, we have added some brief procedures in section 5
of the attached document. Note that this an updated version
of the procedure document previously provided by staff to
the WG with the following changes:</span></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"
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level1 lfo2"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Deleted 30 January
full WG meeting (Subteams continue to meet);</span></span>
</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
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level1 lfo2"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Updated submission
for individual proposals to start 30 January and end 20
February;</span></span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l3
level1 lfo2"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Incorporated process
for submission of additional data and included submission
dates in the timeline – to start <b>28 January and end 08
February</b>; </span></span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l3
level1 lfo2"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Included discussion
of additional data by the Sub Teams on 13 February; and</span></span>
</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l3
level1 lfo2"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Updated the ICANN64
Kobe meeting description to include full WG meetings and
the option for Sub Team meetings.</span></span> </li>
</ul>
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style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">As
noted in the attached revised procedures, although
additional data of various kinds may be submitted, we are
asking WG members to use the designated Google Form (<a
href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__goo.gl_forms_84YtaNDH2Mx3SQVH3&d=DwMGaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=adDIs0WEx_lLwFfrsdovxTYY8GkRHo5ibc8SR3Npdh8&m=6A7Smp5z0-8prk-8F7FbKiBF7AksTQWRfRjGO_wBo4g&s=_fSNDFZ67pB16tCUDajZNqEH-vCK5oG4d5Q524YAviY&e="
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://goo.gl/forms/84YtaNDH2Mx3SQVH3</span>
[goo.gl]</a>) to ensure that any additional data a member
wishes to provide should:</span></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l15
level1 lfo3"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">highlight what
specific information (i.e., new data or evidence-based
conclusion) it is being cited for;</span></span> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:16.2pt;mso-list:l15
level1 lfo3"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">include a rationale
for why and how that specific information is relevant and
in respect of which particular question; and</span></span>
</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
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level1 lfo3"><span class="null1"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">suggest a solution
and/or idea for how to address the topic.</span></span> </li>
</ul>
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style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If
you have issue accessing the online form, please contact <a
href="mailto:ariel.liang@icann.org" moz-do-not-send="true">ariel.liang@icann.org</a>
to request assistance. A .doc version of form will be
provided upon request.</span></span></p>
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class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span></p>
<p class="null"
style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:16.2pt"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Upon
the close of the submission window, Sub Teams will review
any additional data to determine whether it is useful in
advancing the WG’s efforts.</span></span></p>
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class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span></p>
<p class="null"
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none;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px"><span
class="null1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Brian
Beckham, Phil Corwin, Kathy Kleiman, RPM PDP WG Co-Chairs</span></span></p>
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