If you want your comments to be considered in the final IRT report then you need to get them in today.More details here and previously submitted comments here … [Read more...] about IRT Draft Report Comments Phase 1 Closes Today
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New TLDs Need Sanity
The much vaunted launch of the new TLDs as announced at the ICANN Paris meeting last year is probably a bit of a damp squid in many respects.Don't expect to see any actual progress there until next year at the earliest.In the meantime you can read all about the plans people have for launching their "solutions".The problem with some of the proposed "solutions" is simply that … [Read more...] about New TLDs Need Sanity
EU Calling For Independent ICANN
As yesterday was a holiday in Ireland I didn't get a chance to mention this ... Yesterday morning Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media, posted a video calling on ICANN to decouple itself from the US. You can see the full video here or download the text of the message (PDF). Further coverage on CircleID … [Read more...] about EU Calling For Independent ICANN
ICANN IRT Report Open For Comment With Short Timeframe
The Intellectual Property Constituency's draft report on trademark issues is now available for comment. The draft report was put together behind closed doors, which would appear to go against the normal policy development process at ICANN, which is quite worrying. Its contents, however, are even more disturbing. While reading the 48 page document, which is littered with … [Read more...] about ICANN IRT Report Open For Comment With Short Timeframe
BRS Media Makes a Play For dotRadio
BRS Media, which is the company behind the .am and .fm domain extensions, will be announcing later today that it will be applying for the new TLD ".radio" domain extension with ICANN.BRS' George T Bundy is obviously excited by the move:"The future for Internet Radio is vibrant, with the largest growth in mobile listening. From cell phone streaming applications to new In … [Read more...] about BRS Media Makes a Play For dotRadio
Olympics Want Special Treatment From ICANN
Whenever I hear the misinformed harping on about how "anyone will be able to get their own TLD" I sigh deeply.If only it was that simple.The most recent assault on the new gTLDs comes from the Olympics - the International Olympic Committee to be precise.You can read the full text of their nastygram over hereThe closing line of the letter is particularly unpleasant:The IOC … [Read more...] about Olympics Want Special Treatment From ICANN
ICANN Sydney Hotel Rooms Going Fast
Either the ICANN meeting in Sydney is going to be very popular or the timing is bad, as the venue hotel has already sold out! … [Read more...] about ICANN Sydney Hotel Rooms Going Fast
New gTLD Update – Scottish Users Prefer .scot
Image by Scottish Government via FlickrThe campaign for a TLD for Scotland announced a small change of tack earlier today on their facebook presence. While previously the campaign had been focussed on setting up the .sco tld for Scottish culture etc., they are now pressing ahead with .scot instead.Davie Hutchinson, one of the main movers in the .scot movement explained the … [Read more...] about New gTLD Update – Scottish Users Prefer .scot
Registration Opens For ICANN 35 In Sydney
As the ICANN meeting in Mexico draws to a close, registration has already opened for ICANN 35.ICANN's next public meeting is being held in Sydney, Australia from June 21st to June 26th 2009.In common with all ICANN public meetings entrance is free and open to pretty much anyone who has an interest in internet policy.Related articles by ZemantaICANN 34 Opens In Mexico … [Read more...] about Registration Opens For ICANN 35 In Sydney
ICANN President and CEO To Step Down
Image via Wikipedia Earlier today saw the official opening of the 34th public ICANN meeting in Mexico City, Mexico.As is common with ICANN meetings there was an opening ceremony at 9am local time. What probably wasn't expected was for Dr Paul Twomey to announce his departure:"Last year, I told the Board that I did not want to renew my contract as President and CEO for another 3 … [Read more...] about ICANN President and CEO To Step Down