ICANN, gTLD, domain names, dispute resolution, Internet governance, domain name registration, DNS, top-level domains, multi-stakeholder organizations
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ICANN's role in managing top-level domains and the process of applying for new gTLDs, including dispute resolution mechanisms.
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[...] In French Society for International Law Internet and international law, Acts of the Rouen Colloquium (30 May-1 June 2013) (pp. 241). Paris, Pedone. ICANN. (1998). Articles of Incorporation of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Available at : http://www.icann.org/general/articles.htm ICANN. (2024). ICANN Resources Available to Prepare Applicant Support Candidates. Available at : https://www.icann.org/fr/blogs/details/icann-resources-available-to-prepare-applicant-support-candidates-05-11-2024-fr ICANN. [...]
[...] In fact decisions were favorable to the applicants, against 15 favorable to the objectors only. For objections related to legal rights, the applicants win largely, with 58 victories against only 4 for the objectors. For those concerning the public interest, there are many withdrawals of applications, which shows that the objection can push to abandon without there being an official decision. Finally, for those related to string confusion, it is the objectors who obtain the best success rate. Graph: Share of Outcomes Following Objections Concerning New gTLDs Source : Author In summary, following the new gTLD applications, we notice the success of the applicants who prevailed in approximately 65% of cases against the objections raised. [...]
[...] The ICANN organization then consolidates the received comments and identifies common themes in a synthesis report. This process ensures that diverse points of view and expertise are taken into account in the development of this essential content. Public consultations are fundamental to ensure that the process of submission and evaluation of applications for the next series of the New gTLD program reflects the recommendations established in thefinal report on the policy development process related to procedures for future series of new gTLDs.22 The evaluation of applications may also be influenced by comments made in the context of a public consultation mechanism. [...]
[...] ICANN's New gTLDs Program: Disputes, Comments and Objections. The National Law Review. [...]
[...] The increase in the number of gTLDs will change the way domain name holders protect, value and manage their online presence. II. The gTLD compliance program designed by ICANN The ICANN bylaws grant it the power to create top-level domains, while acting « in the interest of the internet community as a whole and « in accordance with the principles of international law, international conventions and applicable local law in the matter7 Through the 2012 and 2026 application phases, ICANN has allowed various stakeholders to propose and manage new top-level domain extensions. [...]
