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− | '''.theatre''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. | + | '''.theatre''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The applicant is [[Key GTLD Holding Inc]],<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Theatre Status, ICANN.org]</ref> and the company has also applied for the alternate spelling, [[.theater]] |
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− | #[[Key GTLD Holding Inc]]<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Theatre Status, ICANN.org]</ref>
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| + | The application was issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, [[Heather Dryden]]. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> |
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| + | The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Theatre-AU-3558.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353433383000 Theatre AU, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref> |
| ==References== | | ==References== |
| {{reflist}} | | {{reflist}} |