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== Application == | == Application == | ||
The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4 </ref> | The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4 </ref> | ||
== Contracting Information Request == | == Contracting Information Request == | ||
[[Contracting Information Request]] (CIR) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. ICANN uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument (COI), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. <ref> Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN. newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf </ref> | [[Contracting Information Request]] (CIR) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. ICANN uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument (COI), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. <ref> Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN. newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf </ref> | ||
In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active. <ref name="Contracting"> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </ref> | In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active. <ref name="Contracting"> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </ref> An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a [[GAC]] early warning. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for name collision or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> | ||
== CIR Substantive Review == | == CIR Substantive Review == | ||
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New TLD contracting
Application[edit | edit source]
The TLD Application System (TAS) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered. [1]
Contracting Information Request[edit | edit source]
Contracting Information Request (CIR) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. ICANN uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument (COI), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. [2] In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active. [3] An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a GAC early warning. [3] Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for name collision or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation. [3]
CIR Substantive Review[edit | edit source]
Registry Agreement (with Code of Conduct Exemptions)[edit | edit source]
Pre-Delegation Testing[edit | edit source]
The Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) process allows ICANN to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements” [4] deemed necessary to maintain a new gTLD.
Post-Delegation Processes[edit | edit source]
Sunrise Period[edit | edit source]
The Sunrise Period gives trademark holders a minimum of 30 days to register domain names that match their trademarks before these names become publicly accessible. [5] Additionally, notice must be given to all trademark holders in the clearinghouse when new gTLDs enter this process. [6]
Trademark Clearinghouse[edit | edit source]
Registries are required to submit new gTLDs to the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMC or TMCH), which was established in order to protect intellectual and trademarked property. Attempts to register a mark that is already within the system will lead to notification. [5]
Registry Onboarding[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4
- ↑ Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN. newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf
- ↑ Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-26aug13-en
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 FAQs: Trademark Clearinghouse, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/faqs
- ↑ gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, p. 296