Nombre: Jordi Palet Martinez Nombre: Edwin Salazar Nombre: Edmundo Cázarez
Email: jordi.palet@theipv6company.com
Organización: The IPv6 Company
Email: edwin.salazar@wifitelecom.ec
Organización: Wifitelecom
Email: edmundo.cazarez@nic.mx
Organización: NIC.MX
Nombre: Jordi Palet Martinez
Email: jordi.palet@theipv6company.com
Organización: The IPv6 Company
Nombre: Edwin Salazar
Email: edwin.salazar@wifitelecom.ec
Organización: WifitelecomNombre: Edmundo Cázarez
Email: edmundo.cazarez@nic.mx
Organización: NIC.MX
This proposal modifies the mechanism for updating IPv4 resource records in case of company mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and relocations.
This proposal modifies the mechanism for updating IPv4 resource records in case of company mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and relocations.
The merger, acquisition, reorganization or relocation of companies or parts of companies is a common occurrence in the Internet and technology sector, among both operators and other businesses. This is also true for other types of organizations and sectors, all of them end-users of the RIRs. The text of the existing policy is vague in its description of these activities and only considers mergers and acquisitions, without specifying whether it applies to complete or partial mergers or acquisitions. This proposal seeks to simplify the text and clarify that all cases are valid. It also proposes leaving the supporting documentation up to the staff, as such documentation will not necessarily be the same in every case.
The merger, acquisition, reorganization or relocation of companies or parts of companies is a common occurrence in the Internet and technology sector, among both operators and other businesses.
This is also true for other types of organizations and sectors, all of them end-users of the RIRs.
The text of the existing policy is vague in its description of these activities and only considers mergers and acquisitions, without specifying whether it applies to complete or partial mergers or acquisitions.
This proposal seeks to simplify the text and clarify that all cases are valid (both Intra and Inter-RIR). It also proposes leaving the supporting documentation up to the staff, as such documentation will not necessarily be the same in every case.
Current text LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of IPv4 address space and therefore such transfers shall be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18, such transfers shall be considered invalid. Should an ISP or end user change ownership due to a merger, sale, or acquisition, the new entity shall register these changes with LACNIC. If the name of the company is modified, legal documentation validating this change of name shall be submitted. The information that may be requested includes, but is not limited to, the following: --- New text 2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations Because LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of assigned or allocated resources, such transfers will be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18. Nevertheless, LACNIC will process and register any IPv4 resource transfer that occurs as a result of a partial or complete merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by an ISP or an end-user. To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation must be submitted which, at the discretion of LACNIC, supports the operation. Examples of such documentation include: In addition, the need to maintain all the resources must also be justified, forcing the return of the surplus resources if applicable or, alternatively, the transfer of such surplus resources to third parties under the policies in force (2.3.3 and 2.3.4.). When resources are to be returned, LACNIC will determine the corresponding conditions and deadline.
2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions or Sales of ISPs or End Users
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all assets used by the applicant for maintaining the IPv4 address space in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients that use portions of the allocated space.
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all the assets used by the applicant for maintaining the resources in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients using the resources.
Current text2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions or Sales of ISPs or End Users
LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of IPv4 address space and therefore such transfers shall be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18, such transfers shall be considered invalid.
Should an ISP or end user change ownership due to a merger, sale, or acquisition, the new entity shall register these changes with LACNIC. If the name of the company is modified, legal documentation validating this change of name shall be submitted.
The information that may be requested includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all assets used by the applicant for maintaining the IPv4 address space in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients that use portions of the allocated space.
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New text
2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations
Because LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of assigned or allocated resources, such transfers will be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18.
Nevertheless, LACNIC will process and register any IPv4 resource transfer that occurs as a result of a partial or complete merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by an ISP or an end-user.
To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation must be submitted which, at the discretion of LACNIC, supports the operation. Examples of such documentation include:
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all the assets used by the applicant for maintaining the resources in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients using the resources.
In addition, the need to maintain all the resources must also be justified, forcing the return of the surplus resources if applicable or, alternatively, the transfer of such surplus resources to third parties under the policies in force (2.3.3 and 2.3.4.). When resources are to be returned, LACNIC will determine the corresponding conditions and deadline.
Current text LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of IPv4 address space and therefore such transfers shall be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18, such transfers shall be considered invalid. Should an ISP or end user change ownership due to a merger, sale, or acquisition, the new entity shall register these changes with LACNIC. If the name of the company is modified, legal documentation validating this change of name shall be submitted. The information that may be requested includes, but is not limited to, the following: --- New text 2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations Because LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of assigned or allocated resources, such transfers will be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18. Nevertheless, LACNIC will process and register any IPv4 resource transfer that occurs as a result of a partial or complete merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by an ISP or an end-user. To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation must be submitted which, at the discretion of LACNIC, supports the operation. Examples of such documentation include: In addition, the need to maintain all the resources must also be justified, forcing the return of the surplus resources if applicable or, alternatively, the transfer of such surplus resources to third parties under the policies in force (2.3.3 and 2.3.4.). When resources are to be returned, LACNIC will determine the corresponding conditions and deadline.
2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions or Sales of ISPs or End Users
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all assets used by the applicant for maintaining the IPv4 address space in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients that use portions of the allocated space.
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all the assets used by the applicant for maintaining the resources in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients using the resources.
Current text2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations
2.3.2.17. Mergers, Acquisitions or Sales of ISPs or End Users
LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of IPv4 address space and therefore such transfers shall be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18, such transfers shall be considered invalid.
Should an ISP or end user change ownership due to a merger, sale, or acquisition, the new entity shall register these changes with LACNIC. If the name of the company is modified, legal documentation validating this change of name shall be submitted.
The information that may be requested includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all assets used by the applicant for maintaining the IPv4 address space in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients that use portions of the allocated space.
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New text
Because LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of assigned or allocated resources, such transfers will be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18.
Nevertheless, LACNIC will process and register any IPv4 resource transfer that occurs as a result of a partial or complete merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by an ISP or an end-user.
To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation must be submitted which, at the discretion of LACNIC, supports the operation. Examples of such documentation include:
• A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.
• A detailed inventory of all the assets used by the applicant for maintaining the resources in use.
• A list of the applicant's clients using the resources.
In addition, the need to maintain all the resources must also be justified, forcing the return of the surplus resources if applicable or, alternatively, the transfer of such surplus resources to third parties under the policies in force (2.3.3 and 2.3.4.). When resources are to be returned, LACNIC will determine the corresponding conditions and deadline.
In extreme cases, the non-existence of this policy might result in this issue being taken to the courts if LACNIC refuses to update the registry for any type of resources, and, based on the legislation currently in force in Uruguay, the courts might force LACNIC to modify the registry. We believe that having this policy would avoid this situation and allows maintaining control according to the wishes of the community. It would also avoid legal costs to both parties involved.
In extreme cases, the non-existence of this policy might result in this issue being taken to the courts if LACNIC refuses to update the registry for any type of resources, and, based on the legislation currently in force in Uruguay, the courts might force LACNIC to modify the registry. We believe that having this policy would avoid this situation and allows maintaining control according to the wishes of the community. It would also avoid legal costs to both parties involved.
Similar policies with varying levels of “openness” exist in other service regions such as ARIN and RIPE. In addition, an equivalent policy proposal has been submitted in APNIC and another proposal is being prepared for AfriNIC.
• https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-682
• https://www.arin.net/policy/nrpm.html#eight2
Similar policies with varying levels of “openness” exist in other service regions such as ARIN and RIPE.
In addition, an equivalent policy proposal has been submitted in APNIC and another proposal is being prepared for AfriNIC.
• https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-682
• https://www.arin.net/policy/nrpm.html#eight2