PUBLICCOMMENTCLOSE 2019-01-04 00:00:00.0 UTC STATEMENTNAME <p><a href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/udrp-provider-2018-11-16-en">Application for New Uniform <abbr title="Domain Name">Domain Name</abbr> Dispute Resolution Policy (<abbr title="Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy">UDRP</abbr>) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider</a></p> STATEMENTSTATUS <p><ac:structured-macro ac:name="status" ac:schema-version="1" ac:macro-id="b2d65b96-cf66-4734-b9e0-cc9a41a9a063"><ac:parameter ac:name="colour">Green</ac:parameter><ac:parameter ac:name="title">ADOPTED</ac:parameter></ac:structured-macro></p><p>14Y, 0N, 0A</p> STATEMENTASSIGNEE <p><ac:link><ri:user ri:userkey="8aa0802256345d370156925205800011" /></ac:link> </p> STAFFCONTACT <p class="contact-name">Andee Hill<br /><a href="mailto:andee.hill@icann.org" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, 'Fira Sans', 'Droid Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">andee.hill@icann.org</a></p> STATEMENTNUMBER <p><strong>AL-ALAC-ST-0119-01-01-EN</strong></p> PUBLICCOMMENTINFO <h2>Brief Overview</h2><p><strong><em>Purpose:</em></strong> To solicit community feedback on the Canada International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre&apos;s (CIIDRC) proposal to serve as an approved dispute-resolution service provider for the Uniform <abbr title="Domain Name">Domain Name</abbr> Dispute Resolution Policy (<abbr title="Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy">UDRP</abbr>).</p><p><strong><em>Current Status:</em></strong> The public comment period is open through 4 January 2019. Community feedback is specifically requested regarding the applicant&apos;s capability to handle proceedings in an expedited, global, online context in an orderly and fair manner, as demonstrated in the application for approval.</p><p><strong><em>Next Steps:</em></strong> <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> org will consider community feedback in determining whether to approve CIIDRC as a new <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr>-approved <abbr title="Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy">UDRP</abbr> dispute-resolution service provider.</p><h2>Section I: Description and Explanation</h2><p><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> org requests community feedback on the Canada International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre&apos;s (CIIDRC) application to serve as an approved dispute-resolution service provider for the Uniform <abbr title="Domain Name">Domain Name</abbr> Dispute Resolution Policy (<abbr title="Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy">UDRP</abbr>). The proposal was submitted pursuant to the process specified at <a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/provider-approval-process-2012-02-25-en">https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/provider-approval-process-2012-02-25-en</a>.</p><p><abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> org examines applications from prospective <abbr title="Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy">UDRP</abbr> dispute-resolution service providers to determine whether the applicant has demonstrated its ability to handle proceedings in an expedited, global, online context in an orderly and fair manner. Attributes that may demonstrate this ability include:</p><ol><li>Applicant should have a track record in competently handling the clerical aspects of alternative dispute-resolution proceedings. <abbr title="Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers">ICANN</abbr> org considers proper review of pleadings for administrative compliance and reliable and well-documented distribution of documents to the parties and panels to be essential capabilities for providers. In the absence of a well-established track record in handling the clerical function, a detailed plan for providing those abilities ordinarily must be submitted.</li><li>Applicant should propose a list of highly-qualified neutrals who have agreed to serve as panelists. Applicant&apos;s list should include at least 20 persons. Applicants are expected to thoroughly train the listed neutrals concerning the policy, uniform rules, technology of domain names, and basic legal principles applicable to domain-name disputes. Accordingly, excessively long lists of neutrals are discouraged. The applicant should either present a list of panelists from multiple countries or, if the applicant initially presents a single-country list, propose a plan to expand its list to become multinational.</li><li>Applicant&apos;s supplemental rules and internal procedures should demonstrate that applicant understands the workings of the policy and uniform rules.</li></ol><h2>Section II: Background</h2><p>CIIDRC is a division of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), which was established by the government of the Province of British Columbia with the support of the Federal Government of Canada in 1986. BCICAC operates under the BCICAC Foundation which is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of business leaders, lawyers, academics, and a former Supreme Court of British Columbia Judge.</p><h2>Section III: Relevant Resources</h2><p>The CIIDRC&apos;s Proposal and Relevant Annexures are available as follows:</p><ul style="margin-left: 20px;"><li><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ciidrc-proposal-new-udrp-provider-16nov18-en.pdf">CIIDRC Proposal to Become a New <abbr title="Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy">UDRP</abbr> Provider</a> [PDF, 344 KB]</li><li><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ciidrc-supp-rules-09may18-en.pdf">Supplemental Rules of the CIIDRC</a> [PDF, 393 KB]</li></ul><h2>Section IV: Additional Information</h2><h2>Section V: Reports</h2> FINALVERSION <p><ac:structured-macro ac:name="view-file" ac:schema-version="1" ac:macro-id="697c95ee-b0f0-4ecc-8efc-ae35eaf104e9"><ac:parameter ac:name="name"><ri:attachment ri:filename="AL-ALAC-ST-0119-01-01-EN.pdf" /></ac:parameter><ac:parameter ac:name="height">250</ac:parameter></ac:structured-macro></p> FINALDRAFT <p><ac:structured-macro ac:name="view-file" ac:schema-version="1" ac:macro-id="2bbb5cc6-60f3-4861-8760-9703310bb4a1"><ac:parameter ac:name="name"><ri:attachment ri:filename="AL-ALAC-ST-0104-01-00-EN.pdf" /></ac:parameter><ac:parameter ac:name="height">250</ac:parameter></ac:structured-macro></p><p><br /></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpFirst" align="center"><strong>Statement of the At-Large Advisory Committee on the </strong></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpMiddle" align="center"><strong>Application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider</strong></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpMiddle"><strong> </strong></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpLast">This is the At-Large Advisory Committee comment<strong> </strong>on the proposed <strong>application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider</strong>, submitted by the Canada International Dispute Resolution Centre (CIIDRC), published by ICANN on <span style="color: #ff0000;">16 November 2018</span>. 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 <span style="color: #ff0000;">end</span> users, <span style="color: #ff0000;">particularly</span> to domain name registrants.</p><p>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 <span style="color: #ff0000;">are</span> 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&apos;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.</p><p>CIIDRC&apos;s proposal meets ICANN&apos;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 <a href="http://dot.ca">dot.ca</a> ccTLD since 2002, can be expected to offer good quality services and access to panelists with requisite expertise.</p><p>In light of all of the above, the At-Large Advisory Committee and the community it represents strongly support the proposed application.</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Note: grammar edits in red.</span></p> FIRSTDRAFT <p><br /></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpFirst" align="center"><strong>Statement of the At-Large Advisory Committee on the </strong></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpMiddle" align="center"><strong>Application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider</strong></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpMiddle"><strong> </strong></p><p class="Normalny1CxSpLast">This is the At-Large Advisory Committee comment<strong> </strong>on the proposed <strong>application for New Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Dispute-Resolution Service Provider</strong>, 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.</p><p>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&apos;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.</p><p>CIIDRC&apos;s proposal meets ICANN&apos;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 <a href="http://dot.ca">dot.ca</a> ccTLD since 2002, can be expected to offer good quality services and access to panelists with requisite expertise.</p><p>In light of all of the above, the At-Large Advisory Committee and the community it represents strongly support the proposed application.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p> CALLOPEN 2019-01-03 00:00:00.0 UTC CALLCLOSE 2019-01-04 00:00:00.0 UTC VOTEOPEN 2019-01-04 00:00:00.0 UTC VOTECLOSE 2019-01-08 00:00:00.0 UTC SUBMISSION 2019-01-04 00:00:00.0 UTC