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Prior to the opening of the applications for the new gTLD program on January 12, 2012, Kurt announced that ICANN might release a new separate guidebook for the newly developed Applicant Support program to supplement the [[Applicant Guidebook]]. He explained that a number of questions and requests for clarifications on some points in the guidebook were received and responded to by ICANN's customer service center. He said,  ''"We will summarize those clarifications in one document – that might be an Advisory or in the form of an updated Guidebook. In either case, the positions of applicants will not be affected as the information will repeat that in previously answered questions."''<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-confirms-possible-new-applicant-guidebook/ ICANN confirms possible new Applicant Guidebook]</ref>

Prior to the opening of the applications for the new gTLD program on January 12, 2012, Kurt announced that ICANN might release a new separate guidebook for the newly developed Applicant Support program to supplement the [[Applicant Guidebook]]. He explained that a number of questions and requests for clarifications on some points in the guidebook were received and responded to by ICANN's customer service center. He said,  ''"We will summarize those clarifications in one document – that might be an Advisory or in the form of an updated Guidebook. In either case, the positions of applicants will not be affected as the information will repeat that in previously answered questions."''<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-confirms-possible-new-applicant-guidebook/ ICANN confirms possible new Applicant Guidebook]</ref>

Prior to his work on the new gTLD program, Kurt solidified ICANN's finances by renegotiating agreements with ICANN's accredited registrars and severl of the large registry operators. He also led the delivery of several milestones listed in successive MoUs between the US Dept. of Commerce and ICANN, paving the way for ICANN's eventual independence from the USG.

Prior to his work on the new gTLD program, Kurt solidified ICANN's finances by renegotiating agreements with ICANN's accredited registrars and several of the large registry operators. He also led the delivery of several milestones listed in successive MoUs between the US Dept. of Commerce and ICANN, paving the way for ICANN's eventual independence from the USG.

 

He is a member of the [[RySG]] and represents North America on the [[GNSO Council]] until [[AGM]] 2022.

==Congressional Hearings on New gTLDs==

==Congressional Hearings on New gTLDs==

==Statement Regarding HostExploit's Accusation Against eNom==

==Statement Regarding HostExploit's Accusation Against eNom==

In 2010,  HostExploit, an anti-malware research group accused [[eNom]], an ICANN accredited registrar, for hosting an unusually large number of malicious websites and called it the preferred registrar for pharmaceutical spammers. The group also accused the company's domain name resellers of violating ICANN rules by allowing registrants to provide inaccurate information in the [[Whois]] data base. In response to the issue, Kurt informed the research group that ICANN will investigate the issue.<ref>[http://www.itpro.co.uk/626284/enom-accused-of-being-number-one-for-malware-sites eNom accused of being number one for malware sites]</ref> <ref>[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9181278/ICANN_asks_Demand_Media_for_answers_after_report ICANN asks Demand Media for answers after report]</ref>

In 2010,  HostExploit, an anti-malware research group accused [[eNom]], an ICANN accredited registrar, of hosting an unusually large number of malicious websites and called it the preferred registrar for pharmaceutical spammers. The group also accused the company's domain name resellers of violating ICANN rules by allowing registrants to provide inaccurate information in the [[Whois]] database. In response to the issue, Kurt informed the research group that ICANN will investigate the issue.<ref>[http://www.itpro.co.uk/626284/enom-accused-of-being-number-one-for-malware-sites eNom accused of being number one for malware sites]</ref> <ref>[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9181278/ICANN_asks_Demand_Media_for_answers_after_report ICANN asks Demand Media for answers after report]</ref>

==RegisterFly Issue==

==RegisterFly Issue==

[[RegisterFly]] was a problematic registrar whose accreditation was terminated by ICANN in 2009. The company started its business as a reseller for [[eNom]]. In 2004, RegisterFly purchased Top Class Names, Inc., an ICANN accredited registrar. After the acquisition, the new owners of the company assumed the accreditation and role as a registrar and its name was change to RegisterFly. In 2005, ICANN started receiving complaints of poor service from consumers. The number and substance of complaints escalated from being unresponsive and 30 minutes call hold time to overcharging of credit cards, and domain names being deleted and stolen from registrants. In 2007, Kurt issued a Notice of Breach to the company for violating several provisions of the [[Registrar Accreditation Agreement]] (RAA). He instructed RegisterFly to correct all its violations and resolve all customer complaints. He also warned the company that ICANN will terminate its accreditation agreement if it does not with the RAA.<ref>

[[RegisterFly]] was a problematic registrar whose accreditation was terminated by ICANN in 2009. The company started its business as a reseller for [[eNom]]. In 2004, RegisterFly purchased Top Class Names, Inc., an ICANN accredited registrar. After the acquisition, the new owners of the company assumed the accreditation and role as a registrar and its name was changed to RegisterFly. In 2005, ICANN started receiving complaints of poor service from consumers. The number and substance of complaints escalated from being unresponsive and 30 minutes call hold time to overcharge credit cards, and domain names being deleted and stolen from registrants. In 2007, Kurt issued a Notice of Breach to the company for violating several provisions of the [[Registrar Accreditation Agreement]] (RAA). He instructed RegisterFly to correct all its violations and resolve all customer complaints. He also warned the company that ICANN will terminate its accreditation agreement if it does not with the RAA.<ref>

[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:P_P1ExgIsjIJ:www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/registerfly-notice-of-breach-21feb07-en.pdf+Top+Class+Names+Inc.+RAA&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgH57nVpMQiHXyZDoYjY7ReVFCednDh4z_9zSiMDnrZI2rF4UgZunZHxbA_t2PfjVFpHWmkmDpc40a4ZLKVMn2nJFj_7hZDfTW-NEqJhVro2lRnNCNn5mwIDJ6TOMC9BI6JgP0Z&sig=AHIEtbQRJEunaR5EDFvFw3JFjiIAbOiO4Q Notice of Breach of ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement]</ref> He also sent a Notice of Audit to the company that ICANN will require a complete copy of all registration data for inspection. Due to the company's non-compliance, Kurt requested his counsel to send a second Notice of Breach and eventually ICANN filed a lawsuit against the company. On March 28, 2007, Kurt submiited a detailed declaration to the court about RegisterFly's violations of the RAA, which affected thousand of customers.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/litigation/icann-v-registerfly/decla-pritz-iso-29mar07-en  Declaration of Kurt Pritz in Support of ICANN’s Application for TRO, 29 March 2007]</ref> ICANN terminated the company accreditation immediately after a court order.

[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:P_P1ExgIsjIJ:www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/registerfly-notice-of-breach-21feb07-en.pdf+Top+Class+Names+Inc.+RAA&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgH57nVpMQiHXyZDoYjY7ReVFCednDh4z_9zSiMDnrZI2rF4UgZunZHxbA_t2PfjVFpHWmkmDpc40a4ZLKVMn2nJFj_7hZDfTW-NEqJhVro2lRnNCNn5mwIDJ6TOMC9BI6JgP0Z&sig=AHIEtbQRJEunaR5EDFvFw3JFjiIAbOiO4Q Notice of Breach of ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement]</ref> He also sent a Notice of Audit to the company that ICANN will require a complete copy of all registration data for inspection. Due to the company's non-compliance, Kurt requested his counsel to send a second Notice of Breach and eventually ICANN filed a lawsuit against the company. On March 28, 2007, Kurt submitted a detailed declaration to the court about RegisterFly's violations of the RAA, which affected thousands of customers.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/litigation/icann-v-registerfly/decla-pritz-iso-29mar07-en  Declaration of Kurt Pritz in Support of ICANN’s Application for TRO, 29 March 2007]</ref> ICANN terminated the company accreditation immediately after a court order.

<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27apr07-en.htm Court Decision Allows Imminent Termination of RegisterFly | ICANN granted the right to act on transfers as soon as possible; plan in action]</ref>

<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-27apr07-en.htm Court Decision Allows Imminent Termination of RegisterFly | ICANN granted the right to act on transfers as soon as possible; plan in action]</ref>

==Interview at [[ICANN 48]]==

==Interview at [[ICANN 48]]==

 

==Videos Related to New gTLDs==

==Videos Related to New gTLDs==

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