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| founded = 2010 | | founded = 2010 | ||
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''''Valideus''' is a domain name and |[[IP|Intellectual Property]] strategist firm established by [[Nick Wood]] and [[Lorna Gradden]], who also co-founded the [[Com Laude]], an [[ICANN]] accredited [[registrar]]. Nick and Lorna's objective in establishing Valideus is to recommend and provide dedicated services and technology solutions for brand owners who are interested in operating their own [[TLD|top level domain names]] (TLDs). The company's main office is located in London.<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/ About Domain Name and IP Specialist]</ref> | |||
''''Valideus''' is domain name and Intellectual Property | |||
Valideus submitted 96 applications to ICANN's [[New gTLD Program]] on behalf of its clients, including [[Amazon]], [[Richemont DNS Inc.]], and assorted other [[New gTLD Brand Applications|brand applicants]].<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus New gTLD Current Application Status, icann.org]</ref> | Valideus submitted 96 applications to ICANN's [[New gTLD Program]] on behalf of its clients, including [[Amazon]], [[Richemont DNS Inc.]], and assorted other [[New gTLD Brand Applications|brand applicants]].<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus New gTLD Current Application Status, icann.org]</ref> | ||
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==Services== | ==Services== | ||
The management team of Valideus provides the following services:<ref>[http://valideus.com/services/ Services]</ref> | The management team of Valideus provides the following services:<ref>[http://valideus.com/services/ Services]</ref> | ||
* Feasibility Consulting- Provides brand owners | * Feasibility Consulting- Provides brand owners an in-depth understanding of the new gTLD process and evaluates if operating a TLD is beneficial for the company. The feasibility study covers topics concerning business opportunity, application process, competitor's activity, registry operations, rights protection, commercial exploitation, marketing and communication, brand development, staffing, ICANN requirements, and legal issues. | ||
* Application Services- A project manager will be assigned to guide the client | * Application Services- A project manager will be assigned to guide the client through the complexities of the entire ICANN application process for new gTLDs. | ||
* Registry Solutions- The company recommends experienced service providers of secure technical solutions for domain registry operations. | * Registry Solutions- The company recommends experienced service providers of secure technical solutions for domain registry operations. | ||
In 2010, Valideus and [[Neustar]] signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide all the necessary consultancy services and registry solutions for brand owners in Europe and other countries worldwide who are interested in applying their own TLD with ICANN.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/neustar_valideus_join_forces_to_provide_brand_owners_domain_registry/ Neustar and Valideus Join Forces to Provide Brand Owners with High-Quality Domain Registry Solutions]</ref> | In 2010, Valideus and [[Neustar]] signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide all the necessary consultancy services and registry solutions for brand owners in Europe and other countries worldwide who are interested in applying their own TLD with ICANN.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/neustar_valideus_join_forces_to_provide_brand_owners_domain_registry/ Neustar and Valideus Join Forces to Provide Brand Owners with High-Quality Domain Registry Solutions]</ref> | ||
==ICANN Involvement== | ==ICANN Involvement== | ||
Valideus is actively involved in the different activities, conferences and policy making initiatives of | Valideus is actively involved in the different activities, conferences and policy making initiatives of [[ICANN]]. The firm's management team were members of ICANN's working groups and panels during the new gTLD consultation process.<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/credentials/ Credentials]</ref> The company was one of the silver sponsors of the [[ICANN 38]] Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. During the event, Nick represented Valideus and served as moderator during a panel session about "Brand Management in the Age of New gTLDs."<ref>[http://brussels38.icann.org/ ICANN Brussels]</ref> <ref>[http://valideus.com/news/page/2/ Brand management in the age of new gTLDs]</ref> | ||
During the [[ICANN 40]] Meeting in San Francisco, | During the [[ICANN 40]] Meeting in San Francisco, Valideus identified 12 concerns regarding new gTLDs, which included:<ref>[http://www.dotku.org/en/?p=102 40th International Public ICANN Meeting – 13-18 March 2011 – San Francisco / Silicon Valley]</ref> | ||
# The objection procedures including the requirements for governments to pay fees | # The objection procedures including the requirements for governments to pay fees | ||
# Procedures for the review of sensitive strings (such as .koran); | # Procedures for the review of sensitive strings (such as .koran); | ||
# Root Zone Scaling | # Root Zone Scaling | ||
# Market and Economic Impacts of new gTLDs | # Market and Economic Impacts of new gTLDs | ||
# Separation of Registry and Registrar | # [[Vertical Separation|Separation of Registry and Registrar functions]] | ||
# Rights Owners and consumer protection issues | # Rights Owners and consumer protection issues | ||
# Post-delegation disputes with governments | # Post-delegation disputes with governments | ||
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# The need for early warning to applicants regarding controversial strings | # The need for early warning to applicants regarding controversial strings | ||
Nick is a member of ICANN's Implementation Recommendation Team ( | Nick is a member of ICANN's [[IRT|Implementation Recommendation Team]] (IRT) and [[IPC|Intellectual Property Constituency]]. He also served as chairman of the ICANN London Consultation Day on Trade Mark Protections & Abusive Behaviours for New gTLDs.<ref>[http://valideus.com/about/profiles/ Profiles]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 6 September 2012
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| Type: | Privately held |
| Founded: | 2010 |
| Founder(s): | Nick Wood Lorna Gradden |
| Headquarters: | London |
| Country: | UK |
| Website: | valideus.com |
| Key People | |
| Nick Wood and Lorna Gradden, Executive Team | |
'Valideus is a domain name and |Intellectual Property strategist firm established by Nick Wood and Lorna Gradden, who also co-founded the Com Laude, an ICANN accredited registrar. Nick and Lorna's objective in establishing Valideus is to recommend and provide dedicated services and technology solutions for brand owners who are interested in operating their own top level domain names (TLDs). The company's main office is located in London.[1]
Valideus submitted 96 applications to ICANN's New gTLD Program on behalf of its clients, including Amazon, Richemont DNS Inc., and assorted other brand applicants.[2]
Services[edit | edit source]
The management team of Valideus provides the following services:[3]
- Feasibility Consulting- Provides brand owners an in-depth understanding of the new gTLD process and evaluates if operating a TLD is beneficial for the company. The feasibility study covers topics concerning business opportunity, application process, competitor's activity, registry operations, rights protection, commercial exploitation, marketing and communication, brand development, staffing, ICANN requirements, and legal issues.
- Application Services- A project manager will be assigned to guide the client through the complexities of the entire ICANN application process for new gTLDs.
- Registry Solutions- The company recommends experienced service providers of secure technical solutions for domain registry operations.
In 2010, Valideus and Neustar signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide all the necessary consultancy services and registry solutions for brand owners in Europe and other countries worldwide who are interested in applying their own TLD with ICANN.[4]
ICANN Involvement[edit | edit source]
Valideus is actively involved in the different activities, conferences and policy making initiatives of ICANN. The firm's management team were members of ICANN's working groups and panels during the new gTLD consultation process.[5] The company was one of the silver sponsors of the ICANN 38 Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. During the event, Nick represented Valideus and served as moderator during a panel session about "Brand Management in the Age of New gTLDs."[6] [7]
During the ICANN 40 Meeting in San Francisco, Valideus identified 12 concerns regarding new gTLDs, which included:[8]
- The objection procedures including the requirements for governments to pay fees
- Procedures for the review of sensitive strings (such as .koran);
- Root Zone Scaling
- Market and Economic Impacts of new gTLDs
- Separation of Registry and Registrar functions
- Rights Owners and consumer protection issues
- Post-delegation disputes with governments
- Use and protection of geographical names
- Legal options for applicants
- Opportunities for all stakeholders including those from developing countries
- The need for early warning to applicants regarding controversial strings
Nick is a member of ICANN's Implementation Recommendation Team (IRT) and Intellectual Property Constituency. He also served as chairman of the ICANN London Consultation Day on Trade Mark Protections & Abusive Behaviours for New gTLDs.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ About Domain Name and IP Specialist
- ↑ New gTLD Current Application Status, icann.org
- ↑ Services
- ↑ Neustar and Valideus Join Forces to Provide Brand Owners with High-Quality Domain Registry Solutions
- ↑ Credentials
- ↑ ICANN Brussels
- ↑ Brand management in the age of new gTLDs
- ↑ 40th International Public ICANN Meeting – 13-18 March 2011 – San Francisco / Silicon Valley
- ↑ Profiles