1) Your Name:


Phillip Vincent Marano

Picture/Image:
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2) Stakeholder Group:Registries

3) Constituency:

Intellectual Property (IPC)

4) ICANN Affiliation (if not covered by item 2 or 3):


5) Please identify your current employer(s):


Winterfeldt IP Group

6) Please identify your current position(s):


Senior Associate

7) Please identify the type(s) of work performed:


https://www.winterfeldt.law/our-team/phillip-marano

8) Please identify your declared country of primary residence (e.g., country to which you pay taxes):


USA

9) Please list any financial relationship beyond de minimis stock ownership you may have with any company that to your knowledge has a financial relationship or contract with ICANN:


I do not have any personal financial ownership in any registries, registrars, or other interested parties in ICANN policy, nor do I hold any senior management or leadership positions in such organizations.

10) Do you believe you are participating in the GNSO policy process as a representative of any individual or entity, whether paid or unpaid?

Yes
If the answer is “Yes,” please provide the name of the represented individual or entity. (If professional ethical obligations prevent you from disclosing this information, please enter "Private"):I am participating in policy development process activities as a member of the Registry Stakeholder Group and Intellectual Property Constituency.
11) Please identify any other relevant arrangements, interests, or benefits as requested in the following two questions:

a) Do you have any type of material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes?


Yes

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the material interest in ICANN GNSO policy development processes and outcomes:


In our practice, we represent trademark owners and .Brand TLD registry operators. From time to time, we advise clients on ICANN policy matters relating to brand protection, and have assisted clients with preparing comments to ICANN.

b) Are there any arrangements/agreements between you and any other group, constituency or person(s) regarding your participation as a work team member?


Yes

If the answer is “yes,” please describe the arrangements/agreements and the name of the group, constituency, or person(s):


With regard to my participation in policy development process activities, I confer with .Brand TLD clients and members of the Intellectual Property Constituency to ensure their interests are represented.

12) Please identify any Working Groups or other chartered teams in which you are participating (include acronyms, if applicable):


13) Additional Information (optional):


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