domain name news - 11 December

WIPO Publication: Dispute Resolution for the 21st Century
This publication provides an overview of the resources and
services offered by the Center. We encourage you to read it
and to contact our staff if you require further information
or wish to review your dispute resolution options in
detail.

http://www.arbiter.wipo.int/center/publications/21st-century-en.pdf

WIPO Publication: Guide to WIPO Domain Name Dispute
Resolution
This brochure provides a practical guide to the domain name
dispute resolution service of the WIPO Center. It contains
an overview of the dispute resolution procedure,
case-filing guidelines, and information on resources
offered. Case statistics of the WIPO Center are also
included.

http://www.arbiter.wipo.int/center/publications/guide-en-web.pdf

WIPO End Report on Case Administration under the Start-Up
Trademark Opposition Policy for .biz
The first purpose is to report on the functionality of one
of the options for providing trademark protection during
the introductory phase of a new gTLD. It is recalled that
one of ICANN's selection criteria for new gTLDs was their
potential for providing "proof of concept" concerning
possible additions to the domain name system and the
options for implementing them, including appropriate
intellectual property protection. The introduction of any
further gTLDs will require careful examination of prior
experience with the various options. The second purpose of
this Report is to provide a summary of decision trends
under STOP that may be of comparative interest for
decisions under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Policy (UDRP). Also available in French and Spanish.

http://www.arbiter.wipo.int/domains/reports/biz-stop/index.html

Why WIPO Does Not Like the UDRP
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) -- the
same organization whose head recently equated intellectual
property infringement with terrorism -- has been pressing
ICANN to add domain name monopolies on the names of
countries, and the names and acronyms of inter-governmental
organizations, into the Uniform Domain Name
Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP). Despite the fact that
no-one but WIPO seems to want these new exclusions, a
working group has nonetheless been convened to study their
recommendations.
 http://www.circleid.com/article/390_0_1_0_C

Fight for control of the Net erupts at U.N.
A controversial plan to grant governments broad controls
over the Internet has stolen the spotlight of a United
Nations conference on IT next week, where China and Cuba
will be among its strongest supporters.

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=internetNews&storyID=3944697
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