ICC Response to Request for Comments 3 of the WIPO Second Domain Names Process
Publication date : 14/06/2001
ICC appreciates the opportunity to present the views of the international business community on the interim report resulting from WIPO's second domain name process concerning the abusive use of real-world identifiers, other than trademarks, in the Domain Names System.
It is important that the implementation of any recommendations do not unduly disrupt the domain names system and that any proposals will not prove overly burdensome to business or hinder the continuing development of internet commerce. ICC urges WIPO to continue to consult with all interested parties as this exercise develops and stands ready to further assist WIPO in its efforts.
ICC therefore generally supports the interim report, but believes that due consideration must always be given to potential problems raised by differences in national rules and practices relating to IP rights. A few specific comments are set out in the document.
For further information, please contact
Daphne YONG-D'HERVÉ
Chief Intellectual Property Officer, IP Policy and Management, Intellectual Property
Tel:
+33 (0)1 49 53 28 24
daphne.yongdherve@iccwbo.org