GTLD Dispute Resolution Process
[edit] Dispute Resolution, Objections and String Contention
Dispute Resolution Procedure (DRSP) Providers:
- International Centre for Dispute Resolution (for string confusion objections)
- The Arbitration and Mediation Center for the World Intellectual Property Organization (legal rights objections)
- International Chamber of Commerce (morality and public order and community objections)
Objections:
| Objection Ground: | Who may object: | ||
| String confusion | Existing TLD operator or gTLD applicant in current round | ||
| Legal rights | Rightsholders | ||
| Morality and Public Order | (To be determined) | ||
| Community | Established institution |
Objection Notables:
- Each objection must be filed separately.
- All objections must be filed with the appropriate DRSP
- All objections must be filled in English
- All objections must be filed by the posted deadline date.
- All objections must be filed electronically and all interactions with the DRSPs during the objection process must be conducted online.
- Each DRSP will have its own rules that must be followed.
- Fees are set by the relevant DRSP.
String Contention:
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