When will Icann open a second gTLD round?

10 February 2012

Edward Conlon, London

Either Rod Beckstrom or his replacement as Icann chief executive will publish a document outlining the prerequisites for a second round of gTLD applications

Board members reaffirmed on Tuesday that Icann is committed to opening a second round but it cannot yet determine when it will be. As a result, the chief executive will address three mandatory reviews of the first round in one document.

“It’s not yet possible to set a definitive date for the next application period, but that will be determined after the current window closes,” said Icann board chair Steve Crocker.

Crocker’s comments show that Icann does not...

Only subscribers have complete access to Managing Copyright, log in or subscribe now.

Alternatively take a free trial, giving you 48-hour access to Managing Copyright (some articles and surveys may be excluded).