> > and in a very short time frame, I note that it is extremely difficult to
> > coordinate a number of people around the world and proceed in a
> > constructive manner in those circumstances. At the last NC meeting,
> > there were volunteers to produce some WG guidelines, and the deadline
> > for this drafting committee is July 15, 1999. Hopefully these
> > guidelines will facilitate the work of WG B when they become available.
> >
> > Until then, and before we start working, I call upon you for some
> > suggestions as toWG B process. I believe that if we take a little time
> > to think out in advance how we will conduct this WG, it will produce a
> > much better result. I am asking people for any suggestions they may
> > have on the following:
> >
> > 1) any aspect of the question of Famous Marks which should be
> > considered by WG B;
> >
> > 2) what organizations, groups, individuals, experts, or other
> > resources etc. should be consulted and invited to provide input, in
> > order to result in as comprehensive a work product as possible in the
> > time available. For example, WIPO's SCT on Famous Marks which had
> > representatives from most countries participating in consultations over
> > a couple of years and which has recently reached some modest conclusions
> > on this issue. Undoubtedly, a number of good articles have been written
> > in various countries in recent years as well.
> >
> > 3) Administrative issues: My associate, Dr. Victoria Carrington, has
> > spoken to at least two of you who had good suggestions regarding the
> > administration of wg-b mailing lists and methods of ensuring that
> > communication among WG-B members and any others that are interested in
> > participating occurs smoothly. Please feel free to share any ideas you
> > may have in this respect.
> >
> > I look forward to receiving your thoughts and comments (and constructive
> > criticism - I'm still bleeding from WG-A) at your convenience. Please
> > also advise if you do NOT wish to participate in this WG, so that we can
> > remove your name from the list and avoid sending superfluous messages.
> > I also wish to state that every effort has been made to include everyone
> > on this list who has responded to date. If you did forward your name to
> > us at some point, but are receiving this by having it passed on to you,
> > rather than directly, please resend your details and accept our
> > apologies for the inadvertant omission.
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Jonathan Cohen
> >
> > --
> > Shapiro Cohen
> > Group of Intellectual Property Practices
> > Ottawa, Canada
> >
> > Telephone: (613)232-5300
> > Facsimile: (613) 563-9231
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