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Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook

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Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - Intellectual Property Constituency (IPC)
19 March 2024

Submission Summary:

IPC strongly recommends 2 clarifications in the guidebook. The first is clarification of the authority of the SPIRT by inserting the phrase, “The SPIRT can only formulate solutions in conjunction with the GNSO Council.” The draft language states that the SPIRT is expected to develop a “permanent solution” in some instances. I n fact, the SPIRT is intended to operate as a “sorting mechanism” to assist in determining where an issue should be r...


Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - Policy staff in support of the At-Large Community, At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
19 March 2024

Submission Summary:

Please find attached (PDF) the ALAC Statement on Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook. Ratification information is included on the attached PDF. Kind Regards,ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community

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Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - ICANN Business Constituency (BC)
19 March 2024

Submission Summary:

The BC believes that the draft documents accurately reflect the relevant Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Final Report outputs.

This comment is based on assessments from BC representatives on the SubPro Implementation Review Team (IRT), Imran Hossen and Ching Chiao.



Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - Dotzon GmbH
19 March 2024

Submission Summary:

Dotzon GmbH appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the draft sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook (AGB). DOTZON GmbH is a top-level domain consultancy which has supported over 30 applicants with their gTLD application at ICANN in the 2012 round. We’ve been part of the Subpro WG which analysed the application round of 2012 diligently for nearly five years between 2016 and 2021 and published the final report early 2021.

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Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - (RySG), Registries Stakeholder Group
19 March 2024

Submission Summary:

The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) appreciates the opportunity to comment on these sections of the Draft Applicant Guidebook. The RySG notes that while the sections are consistent with the recommendations, there are areas where more clarity would be beneficial.


Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - AFNIC
18 March 2024

Submission Summary:

AFNIC would like to thanks ICANN for the opportunity to share comment on these draft sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook, please find our answers for each topic above.


Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG
17 March 2024

Submission Summary:

Missing information about the Geographic Names Panel decisions in the 2012 nTLD round leaves many questions unanswered.


Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - Adisa, Timileyin
19 February 2024

Submission Summary:

As part of ICANN's responsibilities, it is crucial that the organization ensures that its policies and practices respect the freedom of expression rights of applicants. This includes allowing individuals and organizations to apply for domain names without unjustified censorship or restrictions that unduly limit their ability to express themselves online. By affirming its commitment to respecting freedom of expression rights and giving no chanc...


Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - APRALO
06 February 2024

Submission Summary:

I agree on general point of this guide book.


Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook Submission - Guillon, Jean
02 February 2024

Submission Summary:

I believe the proposed language reflects the wording and intent of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (SubPro PDP) Final Report recommendations.