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Statement of the At-Large Advisory Committee on the
Application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider
This is the At-Large Advisory Committee comment on the proposed application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider, submitted by the Canada International Dispute Resolution Centre (CIIDRC), published by ICANN on 16 November 2018. We welcome the opportunity to comment on this application and we strongly support the proposal for a new UDRP Dispute Resolution Provider, viewing it beneficial to the interests of all Internet end users, particularly to domain name registrants.
Statistics from the present two largest UDRP service providers (i.e. WIPO and The Forum (formerly the National Arbitration Forum)) suggest that incidences of domain name dispute arbitration are likely to continue to rise in light of the increasing exploitation of new gTLDs and parking of domain names, not to mention the possibility of further new gTLDs to be introduced onto the market. As arbitration has proven to be a viable alternative to litigation for resolving domain name disputes, CIIDRC's application presents an opportunity to enrich the pool of UDRP service providers which is beneficial to parties who opt for UDRP as the means to arbitrate such disputes. The ALAC also views this as indirectly beneficial to building consumer trust for Internet end users since it offers trademark holders and registrants yet another professional forum for determining that the registration and use of a domain name are indeed undertaken by the rightful party.
CIIDRC's proposal meets ICANN's formal requirement for an application to become an UDRP service provider. The proposed price range for its new service is within contemporary, customary limits and is comparable to those set by similar bodies. Also, the CIIDRC, being a part of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), which has been offering arbitration services for the dot.ca ccTLD since 2002, can be expected to offer good quality services and access to panelists with requisite expertise.
In light of all of the above, the At-Large Advisory Committee and the community it represents strongly support the proposed application.
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Statement of the At-Large Advisory Committee on the
Application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider
This is the At-Large Advisory Committee comment on the proposed application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider, submitted by the Canada International Dispute Resolution Centre (CIIDRC), published by ICANN on Nov. 16, 2018. We welcome the opportunity to comment on this application and we strongly support the proposal for a new UDRP Dispute Resolution Provider, viewing it beneficial to the interests of all Internet users, particularily to domain name registrants.
Statistics from the present two largest UDRP service providers (i.e. WIPO and The Forum (formerly the National Arbitration Forum)) suggest that incidences of domain name dispute arbitration is likely to continue to rise in light of the increasing exploitation of new gTLDs and parking of domain names, not to mention the possibility of further new gTLDs to be introduced onto the market. As arbitration has proven to be a viable alternative to litigation for resolving domain name disputes, CIIDRC's application presents an opportunity to enrich the pool of UDRP service providers which is beneficial to parties who opt for UDRP as the means to arbitrate such disputes. The ALAC also views this as indirectly beneficial to building consumer trust for Internet end-users since it offers trademark holders and registrants yet another professional forum for determining that the registration and use of a domain name are indeed undertaken by the rightful party.
CIIDRC's proposal meets ICANN's formal requirement for an application to become an UDRP service provider. The proposed price range for its new service is within contemporary, customary limits and is comparable to those set by similar bodies. Also, the CIIDRC, being a part of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), which has been offering arbitration services for the dot.ca ccTLD since 2002, can be expected to offer good quality services and access to panelists with requisite expertise.
In light of all of the above, the At-Large Advisory Committee and the community it represents strongly support the proposed application.
4 Comments
Justine Chew
Thanks Joanna Kuleszafor incorporating my inputs into your draft. If I may suggest the following amendments for consideration:-
Statistics from the present two largest UDRP service providers (i.e. WIPO and The Forum (formerly the National Arbitration Forum) suggest that incidences of domain name dispute arbitration is likely to continue to rise in light of the increasing exploitation of new gTLDs and parking of domain names, not to mention the possibility of further new gTLDs to be introduced onto the market. As arbitration has proven to be a viable alternative to litigation for resolving domain name disputes, CIIDRC's application presents an opportunity to enrich the pool of UDRP service providers which is beneficial to parties who opt for UDRP as the means to arbitrate such disputes. The ALAC also views this as indirectly beneficial to building consumer trust for Internet end-users since it offers trademark holders and registrants yet another professional forum for determining that the registration and use of a domain name are indeed undertaken by the rightful party.
CIIDRC's proposal meets ICANN's formal requirement for an application to become an UDRP service provider. The proposed price range for its new service is within contemporary, customary limits and is comparable to those set by similar bodies. Also, the CIIDRC, being a part of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), which has been offering arbitration services for the dot.ca ccTLD since 2002, can be expected to offer good quality services and access to panelists with requisite expertise.
Thanks,
Justine
Joanna Kulesza
Thank you Justine Chew. I inserted your comments as suggested, hope that's ok. Once again many thanks for all your help and guidance on this.
Tijani Ben Jemaa
Thank you so much Joanna. This final draft looks excellent for me. I voted for it
Joanna Kulesza
Thank you Tijani, most appreciated. Could not have done it without Justine Chew .