[eppext] launchphase + domain check

[Rik Ribbers <[e-mail]>]

All,

I've had a very interesting discussion regarding the launchphase draft. The discussion focusses around the domain check and the TMCH claims period. Section 2.3 of the I-D states that:

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The server MAY support multiple launch phases sequentially or simultaneously.  The <launch:phase> element MUST be included by the client to define the target launch phase of the command.
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So when doing a domain check during a TMCH claims period the domain check in the "Claims check form", "Availability Check Form" and "Trademark Check Form" must contain the <launch:phase> element describing the active phase.

So far so good. But what about the "normal operation" domain check. This is the standard epp domain check (without the launchphase extension). The draft does not explicitly say anything about it, but according to Section 2.3 one could argue that this is not allowed during a TMCH claims period as there is no <launch:phase> element provided.

I would love to here from other WG-members what they think about this...

Kind regards,
Rik Ribbers