Issue

Protection of Certain International Organization Names in all gTLDs

Upcoming Important Dates

31 May 2013 – Opening of Public Forum for comments on Working Group Initial Report 

Summary

The GNSO Council has initiated a Policy Development Process (PDP) to evaluate the need to develop policy recommendations, as well as provide additional permanent special protections at the top and second level in all gTLDs, for the names and acronyms of certain International Government Organizations (IGOs) and International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs), including the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the American Red Cross (collectively, the “RCRC”) and the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”). 

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After considering specific issues outlined in its charter, including an evaluation of the existing scope of legal protection for the names of IGOs and INGOs under international law, the WG is currently considering proposals to protect IGO, IOC, and RCRC names which are consistent with the GAC advice. The WG is planning to publish its Initial Report for public comment by 31 May 2013. The Report will include, as well as solicit, public comments on policy recommendation options currently being considered by the WG for any necessary additional special protections for the names of certain IGOs and INGOs.

ALAC Engagement Opportunity Status

The WG is open to all interested parties. Additional opportunities for input will occur such as a public comment forum on the policy recommendations prior to Board consideration, provided these are adopted by the GNSO Council. 

Additional Information

• Final Issues Report
• Working Group Charter

ALAC Related Documents

• Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)
• Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS

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