Ombudsman recommends new panelist hear .sport community objection. I haven't written about many new TLD objection appeals (reconsideration requests) because there are so many and few have a chance of succeeding. But a recent one from Famous Four ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN Ombudsman investigating inconsistent new TLD objection decisions
· Policy & LawICANN's Ombudsman is looking into consistency of new top level domain name objections. Both new top level domain name applicants and objectors have been grasping for options after falling on the adverse side of panels' decision. Many have filed ... Continue Reading1 Comment
ICANN Ombudsman LaHatte reappointed to second term
· Policy & LawChris LaHatte appointed to second term. ICANN's Board of Directors has reappointed Chris LaHatte as Ombudsman to another two year term. The ombudsman serves as an intermediary between ICANN and its constituents on matters related to things done by ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN Ombudsman Sticks it to “The Little Guy”
· Policy & LawICANN Ombudsman upset about service from "the little guy" at Air Canada. ICANN Ombudsman Frank Fowlie is giving a whole new meaning to "sticking it to the man". The "little man", that is. At the same time, he has learned what it's like to be on the ... Continue Reading15 Comments
ICA to ICANN Ombudsman: “Tardy, Nonresponsive and Non-Persuasive”
· Policy & LawICANN Ombudsman responds to IRT complaint, but after IRT released final report ICANN Ombudsman Dr. Frank Fowlie responded to Internet Commerce Association's complaints about Implementation Recommendation Team, a trademark-interests group that has ... Continue Reading2 Comments