[Tmch-iag] ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse IAG - T1 Comments

[Winterfeldt, Brian]

Dear Trademark Clearinghouse IAG,
I am concerned with the opportunities for data mining and competitive advantage that full trademark registration data could provide to unscrupulous registries and registrars.  Accordingly, I do not believe that registries and registrars need access to additional information in the Clearinghouse, such as the marks' jurisdiction, class(es), or supporting documentation.
Indeed, it has not yet been sufficiently demonstrated exactly why registries or registrars need this information.  Without sufficient technical justification, detailed trademark information beyond the marks themselves should be maintained exclusively at the Clearinghouse.
Thank you,

Brian
Brian J. Winterfeldt, Esq.
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