Today marks the last day for public comments on the IRT (trademark protection) final report. The report, which I've mentioned a few times in the past, was drafted from the perspective of trademark holders in an effort to allay their fears and concerns associated with the launch of the new TLD program.You can see the comments submitted to date here and read the report here.I've … [Read more...] about Last Call For Trademark (IRT) Comment Period For New TLDs
Nominet Board Elections
The Nominet Board elections are currently taking place.The list of candidates may be found hereWho should you vote for?I'm on the record as supporting Nora's candidacy. … [Read more...] about Nominet Board Elections
HarperCollins Wins WIPO UDRP Case
HarperCollins, the UK based publishing house, has won a WIPO domain dispute. The dispute centred around the domain: collinsdictionary.com According to Hosterstats the domain was first registered back in 2005, but has been parked ever since. The registrant did not respond, so the domain dispute was decided in HarperCollins' favour. The only odd thing is that the decision is … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Wins WIPO UDRP Case
Rod Beckstrom Speech to ICANN
Rod Beckstrom Originally uploaded by blacknight Rod Beckstrom's was officially appointed as ICANN's new headman during the ICANN board meeting in Sydney, Australia. His speech, which he gave without notes, is hopefully an indicator of the man's thinking and bodes well for the future of ICANN. Here it is: ">>ROD BECKSTROM: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Paul, … [Read more...] about Rod Beckstrom Speech to ICANN
More gTLDs Spotted …
Stephane obviously has "eagle eyes" and mentions that Minds and Machines are pushing for a ".basketball"Dotbasketball is being supported by Shaquille O'NealMore details when they become available … [Read more...] about More gTLDs Spotted …
ICANN To Push New TLDs in 2010
I'm currently at the ICANN meeting in Sydney, but am running from one meeting to another all day, so I haven't been in any of the sessions. However, Stephane has and reports that ICANN are pushing for a February 2010 first application round. … [Read more...] about ICANN To Push New TLDs in 2010
Wolfgang Puck To Launch New Food TLD In Sydney
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck will be catering the .food launch event in Sydney on Tuesday night.A VIP event to celebrate the launch of .food (dotfood), which Puck is involved with will take place at a well known venue in downtown Sydney. The new TLD application will be presented in association with Minds and Machines.The ICANN meeting being held this week in Sydney will … [Read more...] about Wolfgang Puck To Launch New Food TLD In Sydney
DotPro Asks ICANN For Fee Reduction
The DotPro (.pro) registry has asked ICANN to reduce the annual fees that they pay ICANN. In common with the other registry operators, .pro registry pays an annual fee to ICANN regardless of the number of domains that they manage. The full details of what each registry operator pays and how those fees are structured exactly (ie. if it's a flat fee or fee plus per domain or any … [Read more...] about DotPro Asks ICANN For Fee Reduction
EU Throws Down Gauntlet To ICANN
A few weeks ago the EU Commissioner Viviane Reding published a video where she talked about the EU's views towards ICANN and internet governance. The video received quite a bit of attention at the time, but it wasn't an official position of the EU at that juncture ie. it was Ms Reding's. Earlier today that changed when the EU issued an official release on the subject calling … [Read more...] about EU Throws Down Gauntlet To ICANN
gTLD Revolution Announces Pitch for 3 TLDs
GTLD Revolution, which is a new company founded by Dean Shannon (Deep Blue Sea / Fabulous), has today announced their plans to launch 3 new TLDs.The new venture, which has chosen AusRegistry as their backend provider, is planning on applying for at least three new TLDs when the application process opens up early next year.The new TLDs they've announced so far … [Read more...] about gTLD Revolution Announces Pitch for 3 TLDs