[atlarge-discuss] FW: Resignation

[Joanna Lane <jo-uk@rcn.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joanna Lane [mailto:jo-uk@rcn.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 4:50 PM
> To: At Large Panel
> Subject: Resignation
> 
> 
> I am stating for the record that I have very grave concerns about 
> leading this organization down the path of possible lawsuits or 
> being used as a political football. 
> 
> I was advised by my attorney that because of the trademark issue 
> raised, I could incur liability individually as a Panelist. The 
> advice was to resign immediately this became known, but I have 
> nevertheless, honored my commitment to facilitate the name vote 
> as a Watchdog, and now it is over, I am following through on my 
> attorney's advice, and resigning as a Panelist, effective 
> immediately, and issuing the following statement:- 
> 
> "I believe use of the term ICANNAtLarge constitutes a Lanham Act 
> infringement of US Trademark Law for which people can be held 
> personally liable. Not wishing to be personally liable for any 
> role in this organization's adopting of the name ICANNAtLarge 
> permanently, I am forced to resign as a Panelist and Chair."
> 
> Please amend the website page in which I am named as Panelist and 
> Chair by adding the word "former" next to my name.
> 
> Warm Regards,
> Joanna
> 

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