Changes

On December 30, 2001, Verisign proposed the implementation of the Waiting List Service ([[WLS]]) to the [[DNSO]]. Based on its proposal, the WLS will provide registrants the opportunity to reserve their preferred domain names that are currently registered by other subscribers for one year. Registrars will directly reserve and transact with Verisign to reserve the domain name under the WLS. A domain name will only be transferred to an individual who made the reservation if the original owner submitted a request to delete the domain name. Verisign proposed a $35 fee for the service.<ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/bucharest/vgrs-wls-proposal-30dec01.pdf Domain Name Wait Listing Service]</ref>

On December 30, 2001, Verisign proposed the implementation of the Waiting List Service ([[WLS]]) to the [[DNSO]]. Based on its proposal, the WLS will provide registrants the opportunity to reserve their preferred domain names that are currently registered by other subscribers for one year. Registrars will directly reserve and transact with Verisign to reserve the domain name under the WLS. A domain name will only be transferred to an individual who made the reservation if the original owner submitted a request to delete the domain name. Verisign proposed a $35 fee for the service.<ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/bucharest/vgrs-wls-proposal-30dec01.pdf Domain Name Wait Listing Service]</ref>

Verisign revised its WLS proposals twice in response to the public comments and discussions with registrars and other organizations on January 28, 2002 and March 20, 2002 respectively.<ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/bucharest/vgrs-wls-proposal-28jan02.pdf WLS Revision January 28, 2001]</ref> <ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/bucharest/vgrs-wls-proposal-20mar02.pdf WLS Revision March 20, 2002]</ref> On August 23, 2002, ICANN approved the renegotiation of Verisign's .com and .net registry agreement with ICANN to incorporate the proper amendments for the implementation of the WLS for 12-months trial period. The final subscription fee was $24.<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/tap/2002-08-23+-+VeriSign+WLS+Proposal 2002-08-23 - VeriSign WLS Proposal]</ref>

Verisign revised its WLS proposals twice in response to the public comments and discussions with registrars and other organizations on January 28, 2002 and March 20, 2002 respectively.<ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/bucharest/vgrs-wls-proposal-28jan02.pdf WLS Revision January 28, 2001]</ref> <ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/meetings/bucharest/vgrs-wls-proposal-20mar02.pdf WLS Revision March 20, 2002]</ref> On August 23, 2002, ICANN approved the renegotiation of Verisign's .com and .net registry agreement to incorporate the proper amendments for the implementation of the WLS for 12-months trial period despite objections particularly from Mr. [[Abril i Abril]], [[Karl Auerbach]] and other organizations. The final subscription fee was $24.<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/tap/2002-08-23+-+VeriSign+WLS+Proposal 2002-08-23 - VeriSign WLS Proposal]</ref>

On January 26, 2004 ICANN General Counsel and Secretary [[John O. Jeffrey]] sent to Verisign the Conclusion of the Negotiation regarding ICANN's conditions prior to the implementation of the WLS wherein a special provision stated that the amendments made to the [[.com]] and [[.net]] registry needed approval from Department of Commerce ([[DOC]]). <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/correspondence/jeffrey-to-lewis-26jan04.pdf Conclusion of WLS Negotiations]</ref> The implementation of the WLS was delayed due to Verisign refusal to seek approval from the DOC and to make necessary changes to its .net registry agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/legal/verisign-v-icann/icann-net-arbitration-request-12nov04.pdf International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration ICANN vs. Verisign]</ref>

On January 26, 2004 ICANN General Counsel and Secretary [[John O. Jeffrey]] sent to Verisign the Conclusion of the Negotiation regarding ICANN's conditions prior to the implementation of the WLS wherein a special provision stated that the amendments made to the [[.com]] and [[.net]] registry needed approval from Department of Commerce ([[DOC]]). <ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/correspondence/jeffrey-to-lewis-26jan04.pdf Conclusion of WLS Negotiations]</ref> The implementation of the WLS was delayed due to Verisign refusal to seek approval from the DOC and to make necessary changes to its .net registry agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/legal/verisign-v-icann/icann-net-arbitration-request-12nov04.pdf International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration ICANN vs. Verisign]</ref>