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New gTLD Program

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To enable a clearer understanding of the divergent areas of the New gTLD Program, this page is intended as a general resource for those interested in new gTLDs. Containing a plethora of information ranging from the latest to archived materials, the various Draft Applicant Guidebooks, the associated Explanatory Memoranda (current and old versions), and documents on several program-related topics, you will also find tools like the interactive process flow, which gives applicants an overview of all application and evaluation phases, and the SWORD algorithm that will identify potential contentious TLD similarities during the pre-application period.

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Explanatory Memoranda and Corresponding Modules

Note: There were two previously released drafts of the Applicant Guidebook along with a series of explanatory memoranda that were posted for public comments. These materials will help you to understand some of the proposed processes and requirements of applying for a new gTLD and have been organized by corresponding modules per the Applicant Guidebook. Some topics will have more than one explanatory memorandum, so make sure you read the most up-to-date version.

Module 1: Introduction to New gTLD Application Process and Fees
(key content: application processing phases, eligibility and application types, fees and payment)


Module 2: Evaluation Procedures
(key content: evaluation phases, evaluation questions and criteria)


Module 3: Dispute Resolution Procedures


Module 4: String Contention Procedures
(key content: identification of contention sets, comparative evaluation, efficient contention resolution mechanism)


Module 5: Transition to Delegation
(key content: base agreement and pre-delegation testing)


Module 6: Application Terms & Conditions [91K]


Related Materials


Tools and Other Useful Materials


Community Correspondence and non-ICANN materials


Registry/Registrar Separation

A Registry/Registrar Separation Models interactive webinar session was held on 19 October, 2009. Please see the AGENDA [PDF, 68K] for the Speaker names and PowerPoint presentations.


Materials on Geographic Names


Materials Related to Overarching Issues and other Issues Discussions

Note: A WIKI has been developed to provide a working space for individuals and groups that wished to offer recommendations relevant to the New gTLD Program’s Overarching Issues that were identified during the new gTLD implementation work. The overarching issues raised in the comment process are:


TLD Demand and Economic Analysis


Root Scaling


Trademark Protection


Potential for Malicious Conduct


Sampling of Reports Examining Various Aspects of New gTLDs – Prior to Policy development


Information about Existing gTLD Registries

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