.search

Status:	Proposed
country:	International
Type:	Generic
Category:	Technology
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.search is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program.

Applicants

1. Amazon
2. Donuts (Bitter McCook, LLC) - This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
3. Famous Four Media (dot Now Limited)
4. Google (Charleston Road Registry Inc.) The Initiative for a Competitive Online Marketplace (ICOMP) filed a community objection against this application. Fairsearch.org filed a Community Objection against this application.

GAC Early Warnings

The applications from Amazon and Google were issued a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.

The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.

Governmental Advisory Committee. Considers and provides advice on the activities of ICANN as they relate to concerns of governments, particularly matters where there may be an interaction between ICANN's policies and various laws and international agreements or where they may affect public policy issues (ICANN Bylaws).

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