present and future of the.eu adr process presented by: zbynek loebl and daniela cizkova (ceag)
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Present and Future of the .eu ADR Process
Presented by:
Zbynek Loebl and Daniela Cizkova (CEAG)
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Agenda
Status of the .eu ADR Categorization of first ADR Decisions Development of the on-line platform Changes in ADR Fees Implementation of electronic signatures Public consultation Q&A
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Status of the .eu ADR – CAC perspective
First ADR Complaint filed on 3 February 2006 As of 17 July 2006, 406 Complaints were filed; Majority of Complaints (316) filed against
EURid; Majority of Complaints filed in English, number
of non-English Complaints is growing (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish);
As of 17 July 2006, 62 Decisions were issued and published;
Official Web site of CAC changing: https://www.adr.eu.
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.eu ADR Panelists
As of 17 July 2006, 134 names were entered in the List of Panelists
Language skills of Panelists cover essentially all official EU languages
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Requirements for .eu ADR Panelists
Educational and Professional qualifications;
Language skills; Area of Specialization; Experience; Membership in professional bodies Publications
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Application to become a Panelist
CAC is still open for new applications
Next round of selection will be held in September 2006
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Special characters (§ 11(2)) of the PPR: Different characters treated differently (“&” v. “*” and
“.” ; Relationship between the disputed domain name and
underlying prior right (the existence of Prior Rights which correspond to the domain name is a basic principle of the Sunrise)
ADR Decisions: barcelona.eu (ADR 398): BARC & ELONA; frankfurt.eu (ADR 394): FRANKF & URT; live.eu (ADR 265): LI &VE; 123.eu (ADR 188): 1.2.3; urlaub.eu (ADR 532): u*r*l*a*u*b
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Figurative or composite signs (S. 19 of the Sunrise Rules, § 10(2) of the PPR):
The word element must be predominant: Eurostar (ADR 12) and Bingo (ADR 210) v. 123 (ADR 188);
All alphanumeric characters must be contained in the domain name: O2 (ADR 470);
Registration of the complete name for which the Prior Rights exist: casino, auto, keno, porn, porno, bank (ADR 271).
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Formal v. Substantive Review of Sunrise applications
Where possible, in their review of compliance of Sunrise applications Panelists have preferred substance over form: Schoeller (ADR 253), Oscar (ADR 181);
But: Late submission of documentary evidence confirmed
as noncompliance: ISL (ADR 219), NAGEL (ADR 119);
If more explanations possible (e.g., when multiple companies from the same group are involved), a strict interpretation of the Sunrise Rules has applied: NAGEL (ADR 219); KANE (ADR 370)
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Alleged Noncompliance of Documentary Evidence
Sole statement of the Complainant regarding its TM ownership not sufficient: BPW (ADR 127);
Proof of TM transfer sufficient, not necessary also to prove that the TM did not expire: Pompadour (ADR 340);
Just proof of TM application not sufficient: Odyssey (ADR 404);
TM valid at the date of application, but not at the date of registration, is sufficient: Lumena (ADR 317)
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Bad faith assessment in Sunrise-related ADRs (§ 3(c), 14, 20 of the PPR)
The Registry does not need to examine bad faith in Sunrise applications, unless a procedure under §20 of the PPR is invoked;
The Registry should have a set of consistent procedural rules to deal with § 20 requests;
Eurostar (ADR 12), LOTTO (ADR 685); AUTOTRADER (ADR 191)
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Names of Public Bodies (§ 10 (3) of the PPR)
Shortened, commonly-used names are not allowed: Marstall (ADR 168), Stockholm (386)
Acronyms of a division of a public body are allowed: BOC (ADR 139)
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
First to apply vs. better prior right
First to file principle applies in .eu Sunrise;
Vitana (ADR 143), PST (ADR 35)
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Other
Evident mistake of the validation agent: Merak (ADR 207), Engels (ADR 130);
Advanced invalid reservation of a domain name with the registrar: 4M (ADR 393)
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Categorization of the first ADR Decisions
Administrative challenge: domaine.eu (ADR 174) Language trial: north-cyprus-tourism.eu (ADR
1264B)
Cases against DN holders: WIPO categorization? LASTMINUTE (ADR 283) RABBIN (ADR 1375)
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Development of the on-line platform
The Czech Arbitration Court is working on the following improvements of the on-line platform:
Master accounts for parties involved in multiple ADRs;
Categorization of decisions, selection function; Resolution of occasional time-outs; Deadlines for procedural steps clearly visible in a
case file; E-mail notifications for case developments more
informative; Further development of FAQs and explanations
within the on-line platform; Regular reviews of ADR Decisions (quarterly); Regular webinars
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Changes in ADR Fees
The Czech Arbitration Court will propose to the Commission the following changes in ADR Fees:
Discounts of 10%-20% for multiple, administratively-compliant Complaints filed through service providers:
Initial discount 5%, quarterly review; 10% discount for annual ADR Fees of at least
40,000 EUR; 20% discount for annual ADR Fees of at least
325,000 EUR; 5% Discount for users of advanced electronic
signatures (see next slide); Return of ADR Fees if Complaint withdrawn after
the disclosure of Documentary Evidence
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Implementation of Electronic Signatures
The Czech Arbitration Court will implement the optional use of advanced electronic signatures during ADR Proceedings:
Option, not an obligation; Users will not need to submit hardcopies; A 5% discount on ADR Fees would apply; Necessary to amend ADR Supplemental
Rules.
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Conclusions
The Czech Arbitration Court will publish its draft amendment to the ADR Supplemental Rules for public consultation (at www.adr.eu) by the end of July;
The Czech Arbitration Court welcomes any feedback from interested parties in relation to the administration of .eu ADR cases;
Future challenges: UDRP?
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Central European Advisory GroupBetlémská 1 110 00 Prague 1Czech Republic
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