- Category: New gTLDsTopic: New gTLDs (replace this text with one of the following categories: Administration/Budget, ccTLD, gTLD, IP, ICANN Structure, International Agreement)
- Topic: (replace this text with a keywords from title)
- Board meeting date: 16 July 2000
- Resolution number: 00.46, 00.47, 00.48, 00.49, 00.50, 00.51
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-16jul00.htm
- Status: (replace this text with: Completed, Ongoing, Suspended)
Summary
The ICANN Board adopted the DNSO Council's recommendation on the introduction of new TLDs and authorized the implementation of the new TLD program.
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TextWhereas, the Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO) has conducted a consensus-development process on the introduction of new TLDs and the issues concerning the protection of famous trademarks in the context of introduction of new TLDs;
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Resolved [00.47], that the President is authorized to implement this policy according to the following schedule, which the President may adjust if necessary to accommodate circumstances that arise:1 August 2000 - ICANN to issue a formal call for proposals by those seeking to sponsor or operate one or more new TLDs, accompanied by a New TLD Registry Application Form, instructions for filling out the application, and a statement of criteria for the Board's eventual decision.
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31 December 2000 - Target date for completion of negotiations.
Resolved [00.48], the President is authorized to establish a non-refundable fee of USD $50,000 for the submission of an application to become a sponsor or operator of a registry, which the Board finds is a reasonable estimate of ICANN's costs likely to be associated with receipt and evaluation of such applications, and follow-up.
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The importance of appropriate protections of rights of others, including intellectual property rights, in connection with the operation of the TLD, especially during the start-up phases.
Resolved [00.51], that the President is authorized to seek technical advice from appropriate individuals or organizations to assist the evaluation of proposals.
Implementation Actions
- Implementation of the new TLDs program in 2000-2001 (replace this text with specific Action Item) Resolutions 00.89, 00.89
- Responsible entity: ICANN President(replace this text with the responsible entity: ICANN department, ICANN Community Structure, Board, U.S. Department of Commerce)
- Due date: 20 November 2000 (ICANN to announce new TLD selections)
- Completion date: 16 November 2000 <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/icann-pr16nov00.htm>
Other Related Resolutions
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- Responsible entity: (replace this text with the responsible entity: ICANN department, ICANN Community Structure, Board, U.S. Department of Commerce)
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Other Related Resolutions
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Additional Information
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