[ NNSquad ] Company files for injunction against 189 new gTLDs

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Company files for injunction against 189 new gTLDs

http://j.mp/SVu0pq  (Domain Incite)

    Alternate root player Name.Space has sued ICANN for trademark
    infringement and anti-competitive behavior, saying "insiders" have
    conspired to keep it out of the new gTLD program.  If successful, the
    suit would prevent dozens of new gTLD applicants from having their
    applications approved.  The lawsuit, filed in California this week,
    follows a warning the company fired at ICANN this March.  While only
    ICANN is named as a defendant, the suit alleges that the new gTLD
    program was crafted by and is dominated by "ICANN insiders" and
    "industry titans".

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Plaintiff is apparently being represented by MoFo, a rather
prestigious law firm.

--Lauren--
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