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| ==STI-DT== | | ==STI-DT== |
− | The GNSO created the STI-DT for the task of analyzing the specific rights protection mechanisms, which needed to be included in the Draft Application Guidebook or [[DAG]].. It consisted of the following representatives: | + | The GNSO created the STI-DT for the task of analyzing the specific rights protection mechanisms, which needed to be included in the Draft Application Guidebook or [[DAG]]. It consisted mostly of attorneys and others with experience in trademark law and the Internet as representatives from the following organizations: |
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| * Representatives from each Stakeholder Group | | * Representatives from each Stakeholder Group |
| * [[NomCom|Nominating Committee]] Appointees | | * [[NomCom|Nominating Committee]] Appointees |
− | * [[GAC]] | + | * [[GAC]]<ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/issues/sti/sti-wt-recommendations-11dec09-en.pdf gnso.icann.org]</ref> |
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− | Members consisted mostly of attorneys and others with experience in trademark law and the Internet.
| + | After its creation, the STI-DT was assigned with the task of processing and addressing trademark issues, as well as providing solutions to the benefit of both the non-commercial users as well as those of the trademark owners and the DNS community as a whole.<ref name="link2">[http://www.komaitis.org/1/post/2010/6/my-personal-statement-to-icann-on-its-trademark-policies.html komaitis.org]</ref> The STI-DT published a report providing recommendations regarding the creation of a [[TMC | Trademark Clearinghouse]] and [[Uniform Rapid Suspension]] procedure.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-17dec09-en.htm icann.org]</ref> |
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− | == Principles ==
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− | The STI works on the following principles:
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− | # Unanimous consensus
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− | # Rough consensus: This is a situation wherein there is a small minority that disagrees about a topic but majority agree
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− | # Strong support: This means that there is a large number of opposition
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− | # No consensus <ref>[http://gnso.icann.org/issues/sti/sti-wt-recommendations-11dec09-en.pdf gnso.icann.org]</ref>
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− | == Work ==
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− | The STI after its creation was assigned a huge task which included processing and addressing trademark issues as well as providing solutions to the benefit of both the non-commercial users as well as those of the trademark owners and the DNS community as a whole. <ref name="link2">[http://www.komaitis.org/1/post/2010/6/my-personal-statement-to-icann-on-its-trademark-policies.html komaitis.org]</ref>
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− | The STI published a report in which it provided its vital recommendations regarding the creation of a [[TMC | Trademark Clearinghouse]] and Uniform Rapid Suspension procedure. It was mostly created to protect the trademarks in the new gTLD program. <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-17dec09-en.htm icann.org]</ref> | |
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| == References == | | == References == |