Topics: new gTLDs and Dot Brands

Registry operator, ShortDot SA, has announced the re-launch of the new gTLD .CFD and UNR pauses Blocking Services from March.

An important step was taken towards the opening up of the next round of new gTLD applications, with the unanimous approval by ICANN’s gTLD policy body, the GNSO Council, of the final report.

TH NIC, the registry for .TH domains have announced dates for the next round of domain registrations directly under .TH

ICANN concludes the first phase of the Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPM’s), which was introduced for the New gTLD Program. Discover what the review means for brand owners, from the highs to the lows.

Launch of .HAIR, .BEAUTY, and .SKIN. Relaunch of .MAKEUP and .QUEST

From January 2021, EURid will not allow the registration of any new domain names by UK registrants.

Read more about the most recent gTLD launch of .CONTACT, Google launching its own Registry Lock Service, an update to the launch schedule of .GAY, and a pricing promotion for .SHOP

Read more about the latest updates from the TMCH adding .COM to Ongoing Notifications, the launch of .CPA and Donuts launching their True Name Phishing Protection service.

Join Com Laude and Valideus for a review of the key discussion points from ICANN68.

View a recording of our webinar where our policy experts, Susan Payne and Jeff Neuman, guide you through the opportunity to comment on the Initial Report of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in all gTLDs.