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| + | ## CIR Review | ||
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== Contracting Information Request == | == Contracting Information Request == | ||
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*(iii) application of this Code of Conduct to the TLD is not necessary to protect the public interest."<ref name="Registry Agreement">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting Base Registry Agreement, pdf, p. 81.]</ref> | *(iii) application of this Code of Conduct to the TLD is not necessary to protect the public interest."<ref name="Registry Agreement">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting Base Registry Agreement, pdf, p. 81.]</ref> | ||
| − | == CIR Review == | + | === CIR Review === |
After the CIR is submitted, it is checked for completeness and subject to a substantive review. Although [[ICANN]] processes CIRs by their priority number, any problems or errors found will result in a more lengthy CIR process and follow up procedure.<ref name="Contracting"></ref> | After the CIR is submitted, it is checked for completeness and subject to a substantive review. Although [[ICANN]] processes CIRs by their priority number, any problems or errors found will result in a more lengthy CIR process and follow up procedure.<ref name="Contracting"></ref> | ||
== Registry Agreement (with Code of Conduct Exemptions) == | == Registry Agreement (with Code of Conduct Exemptions) == | ||
Revision as of 19:03, 4 December 2013
New TLD Contracting
Steps & Timeline
- CIR (aprox. 8 days)
- CIR Review
- PDT
Contracting Information Request
Contracting Information Request (CIR) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation (IE) and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. ICANN uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument (COI), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications.[1] In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active.[2] An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a GAC early warning.[2] Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for name collision or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation.[2] During the CIR process, registries may apply for a Code of Conduct (COC) exemption. In order to qualify, a registry operator must show:
- “(i) all domain name registrations in the TLD are registered to, and maintained by, Registry Operator for the exclusive use of Registry Operator or its Affiliates,
- (ii) Registry Operator does not sell, distribute or transfer control or use of any registrations in the TLD to any third party that is not an Affiliate of Registry Operator, and
- (iii) application of this Code of Conduct to the TLD is not necessary to protect the public interest."[3]
CIR Review
After the CIR is submitted, it is checked for completeness and subject to a substantive review. Although ICANN processes CIRs by their priority number, any problems or errors found will result in a more lengthy CIR process and follow up procedure.[2]
Registry Agreement (with Code of Conduct Exemptions)
Pre-Delegation Testing
The Pre-Delegation Testing (PDT) process allows ICANN to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”[4] deemed necessary to maintain a new gTLD.
Post-Delegation Processes
Sunrise Period
The Sunrise Period gives trademark holders a minimum of 30 days to register domain names that match their trademarks before these names become publicly accessible.[5] Additionally, notice must be given to all trademark holders in the clearinghouse when new gTLDs enter this process. [6]
Trademark Clearinghouse
Registries are required to submit new gTLDs to the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMC or TMCH), which was established in order to protect intellectual and trademarked property. Attempts to register a mark that is already within the system will lead to notification.[5]
Registry Onboarding
References
- ↑ Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Nguyen, Trang. Contracting.
- ↑ Base Registry Agreement, pdf, p. 81.
- ↑ Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 FAQs: Trademark Clearinghouse
- ↑ gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, p. 296