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== Difference between URS and UDRP ==
== Difference between URS and UDRP ==
The URSS was set up to provide trademark owners a fast and effective way to protect their trademarks, as an alternative to the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy ([[UDRP]]). The main difference between the URSS and UDRP is that the URSS is stricter, and not anyone can file for URS. Unlike with UDRP, with URSS the domain name is never transferred; it stays with the owner though the owner is not able to have online active service for the rest of its registration. Also, unlike with UDRP, the URSS has an appeals process.<ref>[http://davezan.com/the-uniform-rapid-suspension-system-proposal.html dacezan.com]</ref> The URS was intended as a more cost-effective alternative, as well.
==Feedback==
===NTIA===
In October, 2012, NTIA Assistant Secretary, [[Larry Strickling]] wrote to ICANN regarding its recent successes but also to implore it to continue to work on the Trademark Clearinghouse and the [[URS]]. Larry Strickling noted that ICANN had issued an update on the clearinghouse and a request for information searching for a URS services provider. NTIA encouraged ICANN to continue to allow stakeholders to evaluate and provide input on the the information presented by the applicants. It stressed that the URS was originally envisioned as an effective and low-cost alternative to the [[UDRP]], and encouraged ICANN to ensure that cost concerns were kept in mind throughout their evaluation process. NTIA also encouraged ICANN to not stop working on the [[Intellectual Property]] mechanisms as is, but continue to explore other ways of ensuring that trademarks and brands remain safe within the landscape of current and new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/strickling-to-crocker-04oct12-en Strickling to Crocker, ICANN.org]</ref>
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