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ARTICLE · 31 JANUARY 2013

Another Update On The New gTLDs

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If you missed the details about the introduction of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) or need a refresher, see our earlier post here, from October, 2012: An Update on gTLDs.

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If you missed the details about the introduction of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) or need a refresher, see our earlier post here, from October, 2012: An Update on gTLDs. The period for filing formal objections against these new domains has now been extended to 13 March 2013. Once the objection filing period closes, the objections will be processed through a dispute resolution mechanism which will likely run into August 2013.

Note this upcoming webinar hosted by ICANN:

(An overview of the new gTLD objection process, plus a Q&A with Dispute Resolution Service Providers.)

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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