[ NNSquad ] ICANN makes another ad hoc move to try deal with their disastrous gTLD expansion program

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

ICANN makes another ad hoc move to try deal with their disastrous gTLD
expansion program

http://j.mp/y68wdy  (ICANN)

     "The New gTLD Program features carefully crafted, new protections for
      trademark owners and consumers. When considering applications for new
      top-level names, the process is designed to protect these important
      interests through independent objection and dispute resolution
      processes (and other processes). However, as the time of the opening
      of the new gTLD application window drew near, parties stated their
      perception that they will need to submit "defensive" gTLD applications
      as a means to protect their trademarks. ICANN is seeking public
      comment on the sources of this perception and how it can be addressed."

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Another attempt to plug up the leaking domain-industrial complex dam
with chewing gum.

--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren 
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org 
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