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===ICANN Response to ANA/Brand Owners Opposition===

===ICANN Response to ANA/Brand Owners Opposition===

On August 9, 2011, Beckstrom sent ICANN's response to the issues raised by brand owners through Liodice. In his correspondence, Beckstrom defended that the new gTLD program as developed the entire ICANN community worldwide based on a multi-stake holder model in accordance with the internet governing body's core value and responsibilities set forth in the Affirmation of Commitments. Beckstrom described Liodice's letter as "incorrect and problematic in several respects." He stressed that the new gTLD program received a strong consensus internationally and approved by a super majority vote from the members of the [[Generic Names Supporting Organizations|GNSO]]. The ICANN community spent 6 years in developing and planning the policy for the new gTLD program by conducting different measures such multiple public meetings and comments to ensure the security, stability and resiliency of the internet.He pointed out that Liodice's letter demonstrated lack of understanding about the program when he said it is an unrestricted expansion. According to Beckstrom, if Liodice conducted further research, he should have learned the following:

On August 9, 2011, Beckstrom sent ICANN's response to the issues raised by brand owners through Liodice. In his correspondence, Beckstrom defended that the new gTLD program as developed the entire ICANN community worldwide based on a multi-stake holder model in accordance with the internet governing body's core value and responsibilities set forth in the Affirmation of Commitments. Beckstrom described Liodice's letter as "incorrect and problematic in several respects." He stressed that the new gTLD program received a strong consensus internationally and approved by a super majority vote from the members of the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organizations]]. The ICANN community spent 6 years in developing and planning the policy for the new gTLD program by conducting different measures such multiple public meetings and comments to ensure the security, stability and resiliency of the internet.He pointed out that Liodice's letter demonstrated lack of understanding about the program when he said it is an unrestricted expansion. According to Beckstrom, if Liodice conducted further research, he should have learned the following:

* restrictions on delegation rates

* restrictions on delegation rates

* string requirements and limitations

* string requirements and limitations