Interview of Frank Shilling (Uniregistry.com)

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L'Oréal to withdraw its .REDKEN new gTLD application

L'Oréal to withdraw another of its new gTLD application: the .REDKEN

• The withdrawn application can be found here;
• The Redken web site.

First new gTLD contract is signed with ICANN: the شبكة. Top-Level Domain

لماذا تختلف .شبكة؟

سوف تكون .شبكة أول نطاق بالمستوى الأعلى جديد يجري تسويقه، وأول اسم نطاق دولي عالمي باللغة العربية. فعند القيام بطباعة أربعة حروف فقط على لوحة المفاتيح العربية سوف تكون .شبكة النطاق بالمستوى الأعلى المفتوح الذي يختاره مستخدمو الإنترنت بالعربية.

تهدف .شبكة لأن تكون أول نطاق بالمستوى الأعلى بغير الإنجليزية بشكل حقيقي و ’بلا حدود’ على الإنترنت، وغير مقيد بموافقات أية دولة منفردة ذات سيادة.

سوف تقام مؤسسة .شبكة لتزويد تمويل المشاريع البحثية والتنفيذية التي تعزز رؤيتنا لإنترنت دولي حقيقي، و يجري تمويلها بجزء من ريع مبيعات أسماء النطاقات.

More information about .SHABAKA in English here

The press release at back-end registry provider.

Singuliers et Pluriels: une très étrange décision de l’ICANN

L’ICANN, instigateur du programme des nouvelles extension Internet, vient de publier une étrange décision. Alors qu’il va devenir de plus en plus difficile et couteux de protéger ses marques dans le programme des nouvelles extensions, l’ICANN vient d’autoriser les lancements d’extensions similaires au singulier “et” au pluriel.

La suite sur le Journal Du Net.

Digital Marketing & gTLD Strategy Congress

Download the Brochure for the Digital Marketing & gTLD Strategy Congress - UK & European Edition - September 26-27, London

Join conference chair, Richard Graham, Head of Digital, Richemont and a host of applicant brands and industry experts in London on September 26-27

Download the brochure directly here.

• Learn how to utilise your .BRAND to its best advantage – with Google & Authentic Web
• Focus on Anti-Counterfeiting - with HSBC & MarkMonitor
• Protect your Brand – with Richemont & Lego
• Understand what lessons can be learned from the fast tracked IDN CC and GEO TLDS - With .BERLIN
• Learn practical marketing “Do’s & Don’ts” - with .CO & Afilias

And much more…

Designed primarily as a resource for applicant brands and those non applicants impacted by the imminent launch of the first new TLDs - ensure you’re a part of the conversation at this unique brand-oriented event.

Visit us online at www.gtldworldcongress.com

L'Oréal to withdraw its .KERASTASE new gTLD application

L'Oréal withdraws another of its new gTLD application: the .KERASTASE.

Since 1964, Kérastase has been creating new haircare services developed with the most advanced formulas, dedicated to enhancing the natural beauty of the hair. Kérastase sets the standard in luxury haircare with the promise of an elevated salon experience:

• Hair transformation with immediate, visible results;
• The latest innovations from la Recherche Avancée L’Oréal;
• Tailor-made treatments for every hair and scalp diagnosis by trained stylists;
• Comprehensive professional service for the ultimate salon experience.

More info:

• The Kerastase web site;
• The withdrawn new gTLD application.

I just pre-ordered whatever.wine and a few others

I just pre-ordered domain names with this new portal at 1and1. Below is the message received. At least, it is clear and there is no misunderstanding in the message. I printed in red a few things to pay attention to. I processed like this with a few other Registrars offering pre-registrations.
Pretty much familiar with how certain Internet service providers behave during a LandRush Period, it will be interesting to track which of them forwards these pre-registered domain names to auction once they have been grabbed by them.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Mr Jean Guillon,

Thank you for pre-ordering the following domains on a free and non-binding basis:

whatever.PUB
whatever.BAR
whatever.PIZZA
whatever.BIO
whatever.CAFE
whatever.CATERING
whatever.VODKA
whatever.EAT
whatever.RESTAURANT
whatever.DELIVERY
whatever.WINE
whatever.COFFEE
whatever.COOKING
whatever.DIET
whatever.FOOD
whatever.KITCHEN
whatever.MENU
whatever.ORGANIC
whatever.REST
whatever.RECIPES

As soon as the relevant registries publish their terms and conditions, we will inform you and offer you the chance to confirm the purchase of your pre-ordered domains.

You are now in an excellent starting position in the race for the best "new" domains, with no obligations or risks involved.

You can view your domain portfolio at:

www.ntld-status.1and1.co.uk

However, we cannot guarantee at this stage that your pre-ordered domains will actually be registered by the registry.

Best regards,

Your 1&1 Internet Team

.WINE passes Initial Evaluation (IE)

.WINE new gTLD application by "June Station, LLC" (Donuts) passed its initial evaluation today. Donuts now has both of its two wine application to have passed IE.

1. .VIN new gTLD passed;
2. .WINE new gTLD passed.

Remain two other candidates for their .WINE application to pass IE.