GoDaddy.com which found it on the wrong side last year in its initial support of SOPA issued a statement today in its "steadfast support of the U.S. government's position opposing the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) treaty and a last-minute resolution aimed at relinquishing control of the Internet to the United Nations". Godaddy went on to say: "The U.S. government, along with … [Read more...]
5 More New gTLD Apps Withdrawn: Including .Swiss, .GMBH,.HILTON
5 more new gTLD applications have been formerly withdrawn, for a total of 13 withdrawn new gTLD applications Here are the 5 new gTLD application just posted as withdrawn on the ICANN website: .GMBH .Swiss .Hilton .Ansons .Skolkovo Here are more details about each withdrawn application .GMBH This application was submitted by GMBH Registry, LLC of Reston, Virginia and was … [Read more...]
ICANN: We Signed Agreement For Trademark Clearing House: Price Capped At $150 Per Record/Per Year
In a blog post published today the CEO of ICANN, Fadi Chehadé announced that ICANN signed an agreement for operate the Trademark Clearing House: ""I am pleased to announce that we have signed an agreement with Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services to be the first provider of validation services for the Trademark Clearinghouse." "As promised, we will be posting that agreement shortly. The terms are … [Read more...]
ITU: Russia Gives Up Its Plan To Have The UN Rule The Internet
According to Reuters, A Russian-led coalition has withdrawn its proposal to turn Internet governance over to the United Nations. The plan would have in part take control away from ICANN over the domain naming system and give it to the U.N. "The proposal, supported by China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and others, would have called on the U.N. to help member states seize control … [Read more...]
ICANN Ombudsman Issues Report Finding No Conflict Of Interest On .Africa By ICANN Board Members
The ICANN Ombudsman Chris LaHatte, issued a report today on a complaint by Sophia Bekele on behalf of DotAfrica, alleging a conflict of interest on 2 members of the ICANN Board, finding no conflict existed. "The essence of the complaint is a complaint about a conflict of interest with members of the ICANN board in considering issues about new gTLDs applications. This was first raised by … [Read more...]
Reuters: ITU: Russia Backed By China, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan and the UAE Wants To Take Control Away From ICANN
Reuters, is reporting that Russian is backing a proposal with the support of China, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates at the ITU is calling for sweeping new powers to regulate cyberspace. The United States, Europe and other allies including Australia and Japan insist the treaty should continue to apply only to traditional telecommunications such as international … [Read more...]
Congress Passes A Resolution Unanimously 397-0 Calling On The US To Oppose UN Control of the Internet
The House of representatives voted today unanimously to pass Senate resolution S.Con.Res. 50 that calls on the U.S. government to oppose United Nations control of the Internet. The Senate approved the resolution unanimously in September so the total Congressional vote was 397-0. The resolution, says it is the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should "continue working to implement … [Read more...]