1 Updated as of 1 July 2014 Issues of the day at ICANN The New Generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) Program KISA-ICANN Language Localisation Project Module 2.5

2 Updated as of 1 July 2014 The New Generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) Program

3 Updated as of 1 July 2014 What is the New gTLD Program? Security & stability Managed by ICANN = multi-stakeholder input Introduction of Internationalized Domain Names Innovation Largest-ever expansion of the Domain Name System Global restructuring

4 Updated as of 1 July 2014 New gTLDs: Expanding & Transforming the Internet Ecosystem Choice Innovation Competition  Mature Domain Name Industry  Internet Economy and GDP  Entry into emerging markets  Using Top-Level Domains in new ways:  Brands, Cities, Common Interest Groups  Foster reputation online  Increase visibility & revenue potential  Correlation between cities and their businesses, businesses and their products, and communities and their interests

5 Updated as of 1 July 2014 New gTLD Stories

6 Updated as of 1 July 2014 New gTLD Stories Increase visibility, deepen brand recognition and build trust amongst consumers { BUSINESS }

7 Updated as of 1 July 2014 { GROUP } Engage and mobilize Internet users around common interests, causes and hobbies

8 Updated as of 1 July 2014 { REGION } Allow citizens and businesses to construct online identities based on geographic location

9 Updated as of 1 July 2014 { INTERNATIONAL } Enable Internet users around the world to navigate online entirely in their native language Internationalized Domain Name (IDN)

10 Updated as of 1 July North America 24 South America 675 Europe total number of applications received 1, Africa 303 Asia Pacific Statistics as of 13 June 2012

11 Updated as of 1 July 2014  How many delegated to date?   Examples of delegated strings: New gTLDs Delegated شبكة онлайнсайт 游戏.VENTURES.EQUIPMENT.HOLDINGS.GURU.VOYAGE.SINGLES.LIGHTING.CLOTHING.CAMERA.BIKE.PLUMBING.GRAPHICS.CONTRACTORS.GALLERY.SEXY.CONSTRUCTION.TATTOO.TECHNOLOGY.ESTATE.LAND.TODAY.DIAMONDS.TIPS.PHOTOGRAPHY.DIRECTORY.ENTERPRISES.KITCHEN. みんな

12 Updated as of 1 July Where can you find more information

13 Updated as of 1 July 2014 The New gTLD Program – Trademark Clearing House The Trademark Clearinghouse is a one- stop solution to help protect a trademark across every new gTLD that comes online Sunrise Services Priority access to request domain names associated with your trademark(s) Trademark Claims Services Notification to a Rights Holder after registration, allowing for immediate action if the domain registered is infringing rights BEFORE THE NEW DOMAINS GO LIVE Submit Your Trademark

14 Updated as of 1 July 2014 The New gTLD Program - Uniform Rapid Suspension System If a clear-cut case of rights infringement occurs after a domain goes live, the rights holder can get rapid relief with the URS $ Quick Results Within 24 hours of a valid complaint, an infringing domain will be locked Inexpensive The URS is less expensive than the existing Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Procedure Find out AFTER A NEW DOMAIN GOES LIVE

15 Updated as of 1 July 2014 Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure The TM-PDDRP addresses instances where a Registry is complicit in trademark infringement at the first or second level of the new gTLD it operates Possible penalties include remedial measures, suspension of accepting new domain registrations in the TLD and, in extreme cases, termination of a Registry Agreement Independent, Expert Determination(s) ICANN appointed TM-PDDRP firms assemble panels of experts to determine liability and recommend remedies to ICANN AFTER A NEW DOMAIN GOES LIVE Find out

16 Updated as of 1 July 2014 The New gTLD Program - what ’ s next? Delegation into the Internet ongoing –Trademark holders may submit rights information on an ongoing basis, as well. No specific date for next round of new gTLDs –ICANN is focused on shepherding the current round of applied-for strings safely into the Internet.

17 Updated as of 1 July 2014 New gTLDs - How can you participate, contribute or give feedback? Resources for newcomers –ICANN Learn – take a class at –Newcomers Program – orientation for ICANN meetings –Fellowship Program – make a difference Internationalization –Remote Participation enhancements for ICANN Meetings –Expansion of Language Services Team Join a PDP Working Group Monitor developments through your constituency, organizational representative, ICANN forums –E.g what new gTLDs have been delegated?

18 Updated as of 1 July 2014 Thank you. Questions?