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Issue

Protection of Certain International Organization Names in all gTLDs

Upcoming Important Dates

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

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The GNSO Council has initiated a policy development process Policy Development Process (PDP) to evaluate the need for, and to develop policy recommendations to , 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”). 

The PDP Working Group (WG) is continuing its deliberations on considering possible permanent protections for the IOC and RCRC names in all gTLDs,[1] as well as additional special protections in all gTLDs for the names of IGOs and other INGOs that are protected by international treaties and national laws in multiple jurisdictions.

The GAC has provided formal advice to the Board and also engaged the GNSO with regard to these issues.[2]

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 312013. The Report will include and , 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.

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