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First Initial Evaluation Results Published

• 08.04.2013 - 09:47 h
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The introduction of New gTLDs is moving forward as ICANN has finished the Initial Evaluation for 93 New gTLD applications. The Initial Evaluation results are published on ICANN’s new gTLD site. Clicking on the result will take you to the Initial Evaluation report for that application.

ICANN has three possible outcomes of Initial Evaluation: ...click for more

Trademark Clearinghouse launches with extended ancillary services

• 22.03.2013 - 15:52 h
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On 3 October 2011 ICANN posted a Request for Information (TMCH RFI) regarding the TMCH. On 26 March 2013 the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) is finally going to start its operation. ...click for more

New gTLD Prioritization Draw Results

• 18.12.2012 - 18:10 h
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Yesterday, on 17 December 2012, ICANN held its Prioritization Draw in Los Angeles to determine the order in which initial evaluation results are released. The draw influences how quickly an applicant may release a new extension to the public.

Each applicant had the opportunity to purchase a ticket to participate in the draw. Nevertheless, every applicant received a priority number regardless of whether a ticket was purchased. The advantage of buying a ticket was to receive a low priority number. ...click for more

Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) and Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) System to impact newgTLD schedule?

• 07.09.2012 - 17:03 h
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In August 2012 ICANN held a meeting in Brussels regarding the technical details of the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH). ICANN has awarded the TMCH contract to Deloitte and IBM. Deloitte will be responsible for trademark validation and authentication while IBM will maintain the database and administer Sunrise and Trademark Claims. Both are expected to subcontract IPClearingHouse BVBA (CHIP) in order to facilitate these services. ...click for more