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'''.web''' is a proposed new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] by Web.com and [[Radix]]. Web.com is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- [[Networks Solutions]] and [[Register.com]]. The company owns the Web.com trademark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ([[USPTO]]). On the other hand, Radix is a subsidiary of Dubai-based company Directi Invest, owner of various registrar and web hosting businesses such as [[ResellerClub]], [[Media.net]], [[LogicBoxes]], [[BigRock]], [[Skenzo]] and [[WebHosting.info]]. <ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/webcom-applies-to-be-exclusive-registry-for-new-web-designation-2012-05-30 Web.com Applies to be Exclusive Registry for New ".WEB" Designation]</ref> <ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/ Directi Invest Over $30 Million & Applies For 31 New gTLD’s: Including: .Law, .Web, .Bank, .Shop]</ref>

'''.web''' is a proposed new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]] by Web.com and [[Radix]].  

 

Web.com is the parent company of two ICANN accredited registrars- [[Network Solutions]] and [[Register.com]]. The company owns the Web.com trademark issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ([[USPTO]]). On the other hand, Radix is a subsidiary of Dubai-based company Directi Invest, owner of various registrar and web hosting businesses such as [[ResellerClub]], [[Media.net]], [[LogicBoxes]], [[BigRock]], [[Skenzo]] and [[WebHosting.info]]. <ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/webcom-applies-to-be-exclusive-registry-for-new-web-designation-2012-05-30 Web.com Applies to be Exclusive Registry for New ".WEB" Designation]</ref> <ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/05/31/directi-invest-over-30-million-applies-for-31-new-gtlds-including-law-web-bank-shop/ Directi Invest Over $30 Million & Applies For 31 New gTLD’s: Including: .Law, .Web, .Bank, .Shop]</ref>

The .web TLD is expected to be highly contested. Domain analysts opine that Web.com has a strong case through the Legal Rights Objection because it owns the Web.com trademark. In a statement, Web.com CEO David Brown said, ''"We believe we possess the natural platform from which to successfully market the new .WEB top level domain since we are the sole owner of the Web.com trademark as issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office."'' <ref>[http://domainincite.com/archives/9134-as-new-gtlds-enter-a-new-phase-the-first-wave-of-announcements-crashes As new gTLDs enter a new phase, the first wave of announcements crashes]</ref>

The .web TLD is expected to be highly contested. Domain analysts opine that Web.com has a strong case through the Legal Rights Objection because it owns the Web.com trademark. In a statement, Web.com CEO David Brown said, ''"We believe we possess the natural platform from which to successfully market the new .WEB top level domain since we are the sole owner of the Web.com trademark as issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office."'' <ref>[http://domainincite.com/archives/9134-as-new-gtlds-enter-a-new-phase-the-first-wave-of-announcements-crashes As new gTLDs enter a new phase, the first wave of announcements crashes]</ref>