| [nc-udrp] UDRP Survey Analysis Chart
 Dear All: They say that imitation is the 
sincerest form of flattery.   Accordingly, Katrina please consider 
yourself flattered.  I simply took Katrina's format and style of analysis 
and applied it to my eight questions. ;-). I do have some comments for the 
group.  First, Milton, Caroline, on a couple of the questions which 
required the respondent to rank the choice, I received all choice equally ranked 
as no. 1.  Would this occur if the respondent failed to make any 
choices?   I only ask the because these two forms were only sparsely 
completed.  I just wonder about integrity here. Second, I suggest that everyone 
look to question seven first.  Two my respondents identified themselves as 
"complainants" and on question seven stated that they were counsel for the 
complainant in a UDRP action.  So much for clear instructions. My responses were only surprising 
in that, overall, the respondents all seem to be rather happy with the UDRP as 
it stands.  There was a uniform call to amend 4(a)(iii) to read "registered 
or used in bad faith."  I was also surprised that the majority of 
respondents did not want an appeals process built into the UDRP.  In 
addition, the majority of respondents felt that a complainant shooed be able to 
reply to a response or amend a complaint if circumstance warrant such 
steps.  Equally, all seemed to feel that a respondent should have some 
leeway to react to chaining circumstances. Overall, I felt the results were 
positive; however, you can review the chart I prepared and judge for 
yourselves. Hope all is well. Regards. UDRP Review Chart Surveys 25-32.doc 
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