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==Applicants==
==Applicants==
# [[Web.com]] is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- [[Network Solutions]] and [[Register.com]] is applying for the TLD. The company owns the Web.com trademark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ([[USPTO]]). <ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/webcom-applies-to-be-exclusive-registry-for-new-web-designation-2012-05-30 Web.com Applies to be Exclusive Registry for New ".WEB" Designation]</ref>
# [[Web.com]] is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- [[Network Solutions]] and [[Register.com]] is applying for the TLD. The company owns the Web.com trademark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ([[USPTO]]). <ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/webcom-applies-to-be-exclusive-registry-for-new-web-designation-2012-05-30 Web.com Applies to be Exclusive Registry for New ".WEB" Designation]</ref>
# [[Radix]], a subsidiary of Dubai-based company [[Directi]], owner of various registrar and web hosting businesses such as [[ResellerClub]], [[Media.net]], [[LogicBoxes]], [[BigRock]], [[Skenzo]] and [[WebHosting.info]]. The company is applying for 31 domain name strings including .web. <ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/ Directi Invest Over $30 Million & Applies For 31 New gTLD’s: Including: .Law, .Web, .Bank, .Shop]</ref> The company partnered with [[ARI Registry Services]] to provide back-end registry solutions. <ref>[http://www.radixregistry.com/technology.php Technology]</ref>
# [[Radix]], a subsidiary of Dubai-based company [[Directi]], owner of various registrar and web hosting businesses such as [[ResellerClub]], [[Media.net]], [[LogicBoxes]], [[BigRock]], [[Skenzo]] and [[WebHosting.info]]. The company is applying for 31 domain name strings including .web. <ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/ Directi Invest Over $30 Million & Applies For 31 New gTLD’s: Including: .Law, .Web, .Bank, .Shop]</ref> The company partnered with [[ARI Registry Services]] to provide back-end registry solutions. <ref>[http://www.radixregistry.com/technology.php Technology]</ref>
# [[STRAAT Investments]], a holding company founded by [[Juan Diego Calle]] and parent company of [[.co Internet]] also submitted an application for the TLD. The company partnered with Neustar to serve as its back-end registry service provider. <ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2012/06/12/parent-company-of-co-internet-applies-for-13-top-level-domains-heres-the-list/ Parent company of .Co Internet applies for 13 top level domains (here’s the list)]</ref>
# [[STRAAT Investments]], a holding company founded by [[Juan Diego Calle]] and parent company of [[.co Internet]] also submitted an application for the TLD. The company partnered with Neustar to serve as its back-end registry service provider. <ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2012/06/12/parent-company-of-co-internet-applies-for-13-top-level-domains-heres-the-list/ Parent company of .Co Internet applies for 13 top level domains (here’s the list)]</ref>
# [[Schlund Technologies GmbH]]
# [[Schlund Technologies GmbH]]
# [[Afilias]]
# [[Afilias]]
# [[Google]]
==Web.com==
==Web.com==
Some have said that Web.com has a strong case through the Legal Rights Objection because it owns the Web.com trademark. In a statement, Web.com CEO [[David Brown]] said, ''"We believe we possess the natural platform from which to successfully market the new .WEB top level domain since we are the sole owner of the Web.com trademark as issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office."'' <ref>[http://domainincite.com/archives/9134-as-new-gtlds-enter-a-new-phase-the-first-wave-of-announcements-crashes As new gTLDs enter a new phase, the first wave of announcements crashes]</ref>
Some have said that Web.com has a strong case through the Legal Rights Objection because it owns the Web.com trademark. In a statement, Web.com CEO [[David Brown]] said, ''"We believe we possess the natural platform from which to successfully market the new .WEB top level domain since we are the sole owner of the Web.com trademark as issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office."'' <ref>[http://domainincite.com/archives/9134-as-new-gtlds-enter-a-new-phase-the-first-wave-of-announcements-crashes As new gTLDs enter a new phase, the first wave of announcements crashes]</ref>