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==Comments on Digital Archery==
==Comments on Digital Archery==
Melbourne IT's CEO [[Theo Hnarakis]] criticized ICANN's [[Digital Archery|digital archery]] system for determining the batches of applications for the initial evaluation of [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]]. His was concerned about the possibility that the [[Batching|batching]] system would favor the applicants for desirable gTLDs such as [[.web]]. He emphasized that Melbourne IT would prefer a batching process that "favor[ed] uncontested and uncontroversial strings." In addition, he encouraged ICANN to delay the implementation of digital archery. He said, "There seems to be a broad sentiment that this isn’t this best method, but people don’t want to rock the boat because they don’t want to see any further delay." Moreover, he pointed out that he doesn't care about further delays, and that his primary concern is to ensure that all applicants, and particularly brand applicants, have a fair opportunity in the batching process. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/9151-melbourne-it-ceo-calls-for-digital-archery-delay Melbourne IT CEO calls for digital archery delay]</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/docs/melbourne-it-on-archery.pdf Melbourne IT Letter to ICANN Regarding Digital Archery]</ref>
Melbourne IT's CEO [[Theo Hnarakis]] criticized ICANN's [[Digital Archery|digital archery]] system for determining the batches of applications for the initial evaluation of [[New gTLD Program|new gTLDs]]. His was concerned about the possibility that the [[Batching|batching]] system would favor the applicants for desirable gTLDs such as [[.web]]. He emphasized that Melbourne IT would prefer a batching process that "favor[ed] uncontested and uncontroversial strings." In addition, he encouraged ICANN to delay the implementation of digital archery. He said, "There seems to be a broad sentiment that this isn’t this best method, but people don’t want to rock the boat because they don’t want to see any further delay." Moreover, he pointed out that he doesn't care about further delays, and that his primary concern is to ensure that all applicants, and particularly brand applicants, have a fair opportunity in the batching process. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/9151-melbourne-it-ceo-calls-for-digital-archery-delay Melbourne IT CEO calls for digital archery delay]</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/docs/melbourne-it-on-archery.pdf Melbourne IT Letter to ICANN Regarding Digital Archery]</ref>
==Anti-Cybersquatting Plan==
Melbourne IT has developed an anti-cybersquatting plan, called Minimizing HARM (High At-Risk Marks), which was inspired by the abandoned [[Globally Protected Marks List]], [[ICM Registry]]’s Sunrise B policy, [[.CO Internet]]’s launch program, and recent proposals from the intellectual property community. The plan looks to protect trademarks from the outset, asking the [[Trademark Clearinghouse]] to flag a certain subset of trademarks meeting certain requirements
==Awards==
==Awards==