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…
Category: ICANN
5 More New gTLD Apps Withdrawn: Including .Swiss, .GMBH,.HILTON
5 more new gTLD applications have been formerly withdrawn, for a total of 13 withdrawn new gTLD applications Here are the 5 new gTLD application just posted as withdrawn on the ICANN…
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…
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According to Reuters, A Russian-led coalition has withdrawn its proposal to turn Internet governance over to the United Nations.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…
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…
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…
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 …