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Whois Data Restrictions: The ICANN Policy Initiatives to Limit Access

A complimentary webcast hosted by InsideCounsel, sponsored by MarkMonitor

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Steven J. Metalitz, Partner of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and President of IPC of ICANN GNSO.

J. Scott Evans, Vice President/Secretary of Adams Evans P.A. and a member of the International Trademark Association's Board of Directors and Executive Committee

Margie Milam, General Counsel, MarkMonitor

Companies face a growing number of threats and risks on the Internet, including brand abuse, fraud, counterfeit activity, and unauthorized sales -- each of which compromise the integrity of corporate identity.

One of the foundations for protecting all Internet users from these risks is the Whois database. This "white pages" of Internet ownership is essential to maintaining accountability and transparency on the Web. Millions of Internet users rely on Whois data to know more about whom they are dealing with online, and to protect against intellectual property infringement, fraud, and online identity theft.

Despite the importance of Whois to the Internet community, there is a significant movement within ICANN to restrict public access to Whois.

This is a giant step backwards in the fight for brand protection on the Internet.

During this one-hour event you will hear about the latest threat to Whois data access within ICANN and learn about:

Policy initiatives within ICANN affecting Whois, including the OPOC proposal
INTA's perspective on how this Whois issue may affect trademark holders
How your company can influence the Whois debate