[wg-c] RE: [wg-c-1] Consensus on having new TLDs?

[Ivan Pope <ivan@netnames.com>]

> It is not only important to wait until the famous marks issue 
> has been resolved, but it is imperative that the dispute 
> resolution mechanism be in place prior to the addition of any 
> new gTLDs.  

I think we should proceed on the assumption that ADR, dispute resolution and
famous marks issues will be sorted alongside the introduction of new gTLDs -
but that this should not for one moment delay our work in this WG. We are
here to work on proposals for handling new gTLDs, not on IP issues.
If we let IP issues interfere with our work we will end up like the
situation in Northern Ireland - trying to get new gTLDs introduced before
the cybersquatters have disarmed - or something :-)
Ivan