The Canadian Internet Registration Authority, which manages the dot-ca domain, is holding its annual board election until September 28th. This year there are four spots up for grabs – three from candidates nominated by the nominating committee and one from the membership nominated field. There are some great candidates including […]
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Dot-ca Domain Dispute Rules Changes Coming This Month
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), which manages the dot-ca domain, adopted its own dispute resolution policy, the CIRA Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (CDRP) in 2002. My weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) notes that using the UDRP as a model, CIRA developed a Canadian version that borrows much of its structure and content from the international approach, yet reflects Canadian law and policy.
Dot-ca Domain Dispute Rules Changes Coming This Month
Appeared in the Toronto Star on August 7, 2011 as New rules for domain disputes Domain name disputes emerged as one of the first Internet legal issues in the mid-1990s as speculators recognized the value of domain names and the potential to resell them to the highest bidder. The growth […]
CIRA Implements Revised Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Rules
CIRA has announced changes to the dot-ca domain name dispute resolution policy. The changes expand the scope of bad faith, but also eliminate the need for use for generic domain names. The changes take effect on August 22nd.
CIRA to Host Canadian Internet Forum
CIRA is hosting the first Canadian Internet Forum on February 25, 2011 in Ottawa. The CIF will address a range of issues including digital leadership and literacy.