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===Batching===

===Batching===

Popularized during ICANN 42 was batching, the term for dividing [[new gTLD]] applications into manageable batches of 500. During a [[GNSO]] working session in Dakar, ICANN Senior Vice President [[Kurt Pritz]] announced that the date of submission during an application window will not be a factor in determining placement, meaning all applicants who filed between January 12th and April 12th would have an equal opportunity of being in any batch. ICANN did not detail how the batches would be processed, though a "charity auction" method has been ruled out and a random selection seems preferred, if workable under proper laws.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6618-new-gtlds-no-advantage-to-applying-early New gTLDs: no advantage to applying early], DomainIncite.com. Published 23 October 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref> It was also stated that applicants may be able to "opt out" of the first batch if not concerned about time-to-market.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6784-new-gtld-batching-should-brands-go-first New gTLD batching: should .brands go first?], DomainIncite.com. Published 9 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref>

Popularized during ICANN 42 was "[[batching]]", the term for dividing [[new gTLD]] applications into manageable batches of 500. During a [[GNSO]] working session in Dakar, ICANN Senior Vice President [[Kurt Pritz]] announced that the date of submission during an application window will not be a factor in determining placement, meaning all applicants who filed between January 12th and April 12th would have an equal opportunity of being in any batch. ICANN did not detail how the batches would be processed, though a "charity auction" method had been ruled out and a random selection seemed preferred, if workable under proper laws.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6618-new-gtlds-no-advantage-to-applying-early New gTLDs: no advantage to applying early], DomainIncite.com. Published 23 October 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref> It was also stated that applicants may be able to "opt out" of the first batch if not concerned about time-to-market.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/6784-new-gtld-batching-should-brands-go-first New gTLD batching: should .brands go first?], DomainIncite.com. Published 9 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2012.</ref> Numerous develops ensued, see the full article on '''[[Batching]]'''.

===Trademark Clearinghouse===

===Trademark Clearinghouse===