(Fwd) The Canadian solution to domain name disputes

[Horns@t-online.de (Axel H. Horns)]

It might also be of interest whithin this context.

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Date:          Thu, 16 Jan 1997 01:44:57 -0600
Reply-to:      trademarks-l@lawdns.wuacc.edu
From:          "Michael R. Graham" <migraham@mcs.net>
To:            Multiple recipients of list <trademarks-l@lawdns.wuacc.edu>
Subject:       Re: The Canadian solution to domain name disputes

Victor G. Arcuri sent the following post to the trademarks-l list.
Since it deals with the INTA Domain Name Registry Policy, however, I
though it appropriate to post here as well:

> 
> We have prepared a reply to the publication of the WIPO proposal and
> the questions they have presented in regard to trademark and domain
> name conflicts.
> 
> While we applaud the work of the INTA committee and its proposal we
> also take exception with same as, in our opinion, it is very one
> sided and somewhat utopian.
> 
> We believe the current domain name conflicts are computer driven.
> Thus the conflicts need to be viewed from the prospective of a
> computer solution and not just the business or legal solutions as
> proposed by INTA and others. In this regard we have a Computer
> Solution that has been in place in Canada for some 17 years. We feel
> the Canadian methodology for resolving corporate name vs trademark
> disputes mirrors the domain name conflict and as such suggest it be
> considered.
> 
> We value your opinion. We ask that you view our suggestion and then
> comment on same. A draft of our proposal can be found at;
> 
> http://www.arvic.com/articles/wiporply.htm
> 
> We would appreciate your reply, or questions, by the end of the week
> to allow us time to incorporate your concerns by the Jan 17 deadline
> for submission.
> 
> Thank you for your Interest
> Victor G. Arcuri
> The Trade Marks Agents at IsTek Corp.
> Phone (403) 234-0844
> Fax (403)-294-0944
> E-Mail tmagents@tmweb.com
> Home of TMSearch on the TMWeb
> http://www.tmweb.com:8080

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