June 12, 2014 – With a score of 15 out of 16, it looks like we are going to see the launch of a community based .HOTEL new gTLD. A copy of the Community Evaluation Report can be read here. So this basically means you will only be able to register and use a .HOTEL […]
Without Notice – ICANN Approved Major Changes to gTLD Applications
May 14, 2014 – While you were sleeping ICANN approved major changes to sensitive gTLDs. At least 50 gTLD Applications, many involving sensitive strings that impact future Intellectual Property rights, have changed without notice. It appears that on April 30, 2014 (in some cases April 24th and possibly earlier), ICANN approved Amazon’s massive changes across […]
ICANN and Congress Need Your Help – Transfer of Internet Control
April 10, 2014 – ICANN Transition, 5 Year Strategic Plan & Congressional Action – In the past two days, ICANN has posted calls for Public Input on the transition of NTIA (United States) Stewardship of IANA Functions and ICANN’s 5 year Strategic Plan. Based on the timing of these requests, it appears that ICANN is […]
.TENNIS – Appealing the Call Denying Application for Community gTLD
April 8, 2014 – .TENNIS Reconsideration Request. As we head to the peak of tennis season, with Wimbledon and the US Open in a few months, it would be nice to see the “Tennis Community” obtain their own gTLD for .TENNIS. Unfortunately, the applicant for .TENNIS failed to pass the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) – […]
Congressional Debate on Internet Control – Fireworks Set for Apr. 9-10
April 7, 2014 – ICANN Transition Updates: For those following the United States’ transfer of IANA functions, stay tuned for Wednesday and Thursday of this week (Apr. 9-10) when the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology is scheduled to discuss and markup H.R. 4342, the Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (the “DOTCOM”) Act of 2014. […]
Singapore Communiqué – Something for Globalists, Community Applicants and Spa, Wine, and Amazon Lovers Too
March 28, 2014 – 30 Hours Later – Back from Singapore & GAC Communiqué is Live – The United States’ relinquishment of Internet “control” (IANA function transfer) is the hot topic of discussion at ICANN and at home. As I previously published, this is an opportunity for you to be engaged in the future of […]
United States Relinquishes Control of Internet Domain System
Internet Domain System Until earlier this month, the United States has enjoyed complete control over the Internet Domain System. Now, they have decided to relinquish that control in favor of a “multi-stakeholder” system. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has managed the internet system since 1998, due to a contract from the […]
Agreeing with the Iranian, Russian, and Chinese Representatives Means You Must be at an ICANN Meeting.
March 25, 2014, Singapore: GAC Meeting with the ICANN Board In its meeting with the ICANN Board, the Government Advisory Committee (GAC) representatives from around the world provided some highlights of the issues that may be in their forth coming Singapore Communique. Key concerns are: the use of auctions to solve competition for important gTLD […]
ICANN 49 Opening Remarks – Transfer of US Control of IANA Functions
March 23, 2014, Singapore — During the welcoming remarks, ICANN CEO, Fadi Chehade opened the meeting by asking the community to embark on the historic process to help determine what organization will replace the United States Government stewardship of the Internet. Only a week prior to the opening of the ICANN 49, the announcement was […]
.SUCKS gTLD – Burden for Companies and Individuals or Good for Free Speech.
Yesterday, Senator John D. Rockefeller IV voiced serious concern in a letter to ICANN regarding the lack of “public interest” in the .SUCKS new gTLD string. At its creation, the new gTLD Program was designed to foster innovation and new opportunities for positive growth. As with any business venture, some are exploiting the process for […]