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'''.web''' is a proposed new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] by Web.com and [[Radix]]. | '''.web''' is a proposed new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] by Web.com and [[Radix]]. | ||
Web.com is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- [[Network Solutions]] and [[Register.com]]. The company owns the Web.com trademark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ([[USPTO]]) | Web.com is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- [[Network Solutions]] and [[Register.com]]. 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> | ||
The .web TLD is expected to be highly contested. Domain analysts opine 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> | On the other hand, Radix is 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]]. <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> | ||
The .web TLD is expected to be highly contested. Domain analysts opine 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> | |||
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Revision as of 19:07, 1 June 2012
| Status: | Proposed |
| country: | International |
| Manager: | Web.com Radix |
| Registry Provider: | Ari Registry Services for Radix |
| Type: | Generic TLD |
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.web is a proposed new generic top level domain name (gTLD) to ICANN's new gTLD expansion program by Web.com and Radix.
Web.com is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- Network Solutions and Register.com. The company owns the Web.com trademark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). [1]
On the other hand, Radix is 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. [2] The company partnered with ARI Registry Services to provide back-end registry solutions. [3]
The .web TLD is expected to be highly contested. Domain analysts opine 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." [4]