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#Introduction

alac:ALAC Discussions on Vertical Integration-Separation

alac:ICANN Workshops held on Vertical Integration-Separation

#Further Information.

Introduction

The issue of vertical separation/integration of registrars and registries is being discussed as part of the draft implementation model for new gTLDs (see Version 3 of the Draft Registry Agreement of the Draft Applicant Guidebook for New gTLDs). The discussion on vertical integration/separation of registrars/registries focuses on two basic issues:

  • Full/Partial Ownership: Should registries be allowed to own a registrars and vice versa, should registrars be able to own a registries? Should registries be allowed to have affiliates which would result in partial ownership of registrars and vice versa?
  • Ownership Restrictions: Should there be contractual provisions that apply when a registry is owned by a registrar and vice versa?

ALAC Discussions on Vertical Integration/Separation

ICANN Seoul Meeting October 2009

ALAC held a discussion on vertical integration/separation of registries/registrars during its Policy Disussion II in Seoul on 27 October 2009. Margie Milam, Senior Policy Counselor at ICANN, gave a short presentation on this topic and participated to the discussion that followed.

ICANN Brussels Meeting June 2010

ALAC held a discussion on vertical integration/separation of registries/registrars during its Policy Disussion II in Brussels on 22 June 2010. Mike O'Connor and Roberto Gaetano, Co-Chairs of the Vertical Integration working group gave a short presentation and participated to the following discussion.

At-Large Community Call on Vertical Integration 03 August 2010

The At-Large community held a call on Vertical Integration with the participation of Mike O'Connor, Co-Chair of the Vertical Integration working group.

Mike gave a short presentation on the Vertical Integration Initial Report. The Initial Report describes various proposed solutions for restrictions on vertical integration between registrars and registries for adoption in the New gTLD Program.The deadline for the public consultation on the initial report is 12 August 2010.

ICANN Workshops held on Vertical Integration/Separation

19 October 2009, ICANN Staff held an interactive webinar on Registry/Registrar Integration/Separation presenting the different options that are currently being discussed:

Agenda Item

Speaker/Moderator

Welcome

Hayley Laframboise

Introduction of Steve Salop

Joe Sims

Introduction: Question & Answer

Steve Salop

Review guidelines for participating in the session

Joe Sims

Present Option 1 Registry/Registrar Separation Model

Richard Tindal - Registrar

Questions and Answers for Option 1 Model

Joe Sims

Present Option 2 Registry/Registrar Separation Model

Brian Cute - Registry

Questions and Answers for Option 2 Model

Joe Sims

Present Option 3 Registry/Registrar Separation Model

Michael Palage/Dr. Milton Mueller

Questions and Answers for Option 3 Model

Joe Sims

Present Option 4 Registry/Registrar Separation Model

David Sappington

Questions and Answer for Option 4 Model

Joe Sims

Present Option 5 Registry/Registrar Separation Model

Eric Brunner-Williams

Questions and Answers for Option 5 Model

Joe Sims

Wrap up

Joe Sims

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