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== Contracting Information Request ==
== Contracting Information Request ==
Contracting Information Request ([[CIR]]) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation ([[IE]]) 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>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN.]</ref>
* See [[CIR|Contracting Information Request]] summary and example.  
In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active.<ref name="Contracting"> [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf Nguyen, Trang. Contracting.]</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>
* ICANN Stats on CIR Timeline:
During the CIR process, registries may apply for a Code of Conduct (COC) exemption. In order to qualify, a registry operator must show:
* Applicant Stats on CIR Timeline:
*“(i) all domain name registrations in the TLD are registered to, and maintained by, Registry Operator for the exclusive use of Registry Operator or its Affiliates,
*(ii) Registry Operator does not sell, distribute or transfer control or use of any registrations in the TLD to any third party that is not an Affiliate of Registry Operator, and
*(iii) application of this Code of Conduct to the TLD is not necessary to protect the public interest."<ref name="Registry Agreement">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting Base Registry Agreement, pdf, p. 81.]</ref>


=== CIR Review ===
After the CIR is submitted, it is checked for completeness and subject to a substantive review. Although [[ICANN]] processes CIRs by their priority number, any problems or errors found will result in a more lengthy CIR process and follow up procedure.<ref name="Contracting"></ref>
== Registry Agreement ==
== Registry Agreement ==


Revision as of 19:51, 4 December 2013

The following is an outline of the Contracting process as defined by ICANN, it is our goal to supplement this with actual contracting timelines and action items that are encountered by new TLD applicants. Information can be edited directly, or contact Andrew Merriam, andrew[at]tldesign.co

Steps & Timeline[edit | edit source]

  1. CIR (aprox. 8 days)
    1. CIR Review
  2. Sign Registry Agreement
  3. PDT (approx. 6 weeks)
  4. Transition to Delegation (approx. 2 weeks)
  5. Delegation
  6. Registry Onboarding

Contracting Information Request[edit | edit source]

Registry Agreement[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”[1] 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.[2] Additionally, notice must be given to all trademark holders in the clearinghouse when new gTLDs enter this process. [3]

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.[2]

Registry Onboarding[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


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