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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 </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> 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> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </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> 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 ==

==Post-Delegation Processes==  

==Post-Delegation Processes==  

=== Sunrise Period ===

=== Sunrise Period ===

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. <ref> FAQs: Trademark Clearinghouse, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/faqs </ref> Additionally, notice must be given to all trademark holders in the clearinghouse when new gTLDs enter this process. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, p. 296 </ref>

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. <ref name="FAQ"> FAQs: Trademark Clearinghouse, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/faqs </ref> Additionally, notice must be given to all trademark holders in the clearinghouse when new gTLDs enter this process. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, p. 296 </ref>

=== Trademark Clearinghouse ===

=== Trademark Clearinghouse ===

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. <ref> FAQs: Trademark Clearinghouse, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/faqs </ref>

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. <ref name="FAQ"></ref>

== Registry Onboarding ==

== Registry Onboarding ==