Status: Proposed
Language: Japanese (Katakana)
Translates to: Transliteration of "sale"
Type: IDN gTLD
Category: Commerce

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.セール is an IDN gTLD being proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The applicant is Amazon.[1]

The application was 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.[2]

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.[3]

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