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

[Adams, Michael D.]

I agree.  Even if all parties act with the best of intent, it appears as
if the only information required to operate the Clearinghouse function
is the existence of a validated right.  Absent technical requirements
justifying the open disclosure of additional information, such as
jurisdiction and classes, this information should not be provided by the
Clearinghouse to any party.

 

Thank you.

 

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From: tmch-iag-bounces at icann.org [mailto:tmch-iag-bounces at icann.org] On
Behalf Of Winterfeldt, Brian
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 4:07 PM
To: tmch-iag at icann.org
Subject: [Tmch-iag] ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse IAG - T1 Comments

 

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.
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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