Two-Character Letter/Letter Label Comments and Mitigation Measures
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| TLD | Two Characters | Comments from Government | Last updated | RO Mitigation Plan | RO Name | BRAND TLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quebec | uk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| able | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| boo | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| bostik | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| cal | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| cam | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| cbs | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| channel | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| chintai | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| dad | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| day | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| dclk | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| dev | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| doctor | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| eat | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| eco | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| esq | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| fly | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| fujixerox | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| games | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| gbiz | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| gdn | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| gle | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| guge | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| hangout | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| ikano | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| jcp | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| map | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| meme | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| mov | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| new | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| phd | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| prod | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| prof | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| quebec | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| rsvp | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| search | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| sfr | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| showtime | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| total | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| watches | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| wtc | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| xn--flw351e | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| xn--kpu716f | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| xn--pbt977c | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| xn--qcka1pmc | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | Yes | ||
| zip | pk | View Comments 2016-08-23 | 2016-08-23 | No | ||
| able | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| boo | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| bostik | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| cal | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| cam | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| cbs | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| channel | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| chintai | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| dad | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| day | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| dclk | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| dev | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| dupont | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| eat | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| eco | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| esq | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| fly | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| fujixerox | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| gbiz | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| gdn | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| gle | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| guge | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| hangout | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| ikano | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| jcp | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| map | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| meme | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| mov | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| new | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| pfizer | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| phd | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| prod | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| prof | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| rsvp | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| search | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| sfr | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| showtime | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| total | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| watches | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| wtc | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| xn--flw351e | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| xn--kpu716f | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| xn--pbt977c | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| xn--qcka1pmc | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Yes | ||
| zip | it | View Comments 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | No | ||
| zip | re | View Comments 2016-09-12 | 2016-09-12 | No | ||
| able | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | No | ||
| boo | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | No | ||
| bostik | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | Yes | ||
| cal | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | No | ||
| cbs | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | Yes | ||
| channel | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | No | ||
| chintai | tw | View Comments 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | Yes |
uk Comments
By Landcruise.COM, Diluted, Blurred & Infringed .COM Domain Name Registrant, N/A > Above can't be blank.
Hi ICANN & NTIAgov:
PointQuébec Inc with their .Quebec are intent on unfairly creating Consumer Confusion with CentralNic's .COM Based - Domain Name.
Quebec's mock Provincial .qc.COM has a Creation Date: 1998-05-21; and it's been well marketed too.
While Quebec based businesses predominantly use NTIA / US Law's ACPA Governed & Protected .COMs for Worldwide exposure, under RFC-1591, they also use Regional .CA identifier too.
The fact that CentralNic's racket is forcing .COM Registrants to purchase Defensive Registrations under the 2nd Level .COM Domain, at the 3rd .COM Level is irrelevant.
A dotQUEBEC is simply another example of ICANN exercising it's monopoly to generate more "not for profit" profit.
Regards
Landcruise Montreal.
pk Comments
By Syed Iftikhar H Shah, Director IT, Ministry of IT, Government of Pakistan
With reference to subject matter our Pakistan’s instance is that we also have the same issue as some government has already raised to the concerned quarters. In this regard, the major issue is that such subject proposal will create confusion in the domain name system for the internet community particularly for out internet community due to lack of awareness and capacity building of our users for such domain name schemes of. So, it is suggested that ICANN, GAC and the relevant bodies, local communities of the world may further deliberate on the subject matter and then proceed accordingly In this regard, awareness program may also be launched by the ICANN globally and in developing countries as a special case.
In view of the above, it is recommended that GAC may take the subject matter with ICANN. In current situation we would ask ICANN not to proceed with releasing Pakistanis country code and names at 2nd level for all new gTLDs.
lt Comments
By Rita Forsi, Italian GAC Representative, Ministry of Economic Development
By Rita Forsi, Italia GAC Representative, Ministry of Economic Development
With reference to the process for Considering Comments for Two-Character Letter/Letter Labels launched by ICANN on October 6, 2015, Italy restates its position expressed on March 25, 2015 (http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/twochar_comments/2015/000063.html) and on May 14, 2015 (email attached).
Italy does not object tout-court to the delegation of our ccSLD, but wants to exercise the right to evaluate the delegation of “it” as a SLD on a case-by-case basis.
The evaluation process takes into account not only the confusion risks, but also the national and international legal framework (e.g. IPR) and opportunity considerations (e.g. it.sucks).
We would like to recall that both the Singapore and Dublin GAC Communiqué advise the Board that comments submitted by the relevant Governments be fully considered regardless of the grounds for objection.
For the abovementioned reasons, we reiterate our position expressed in March 25 2015 for the release of the two‐character “it” label at the second level under new gTLDs.
In general, “it” label string may be released to the extent that the registry operator reaches a formal agreement with the Italian government (included our ccTLD registry “.it”) as per Specification 5 of the Registry Agreement.
This policy is to be applied to all new gTLDs, including, but not limited to, those falling within Category 1 and Category 2 of the Beijing Communiquè. who have requested for the release of “it” labels at the second level.
The authorization requests should be sent to the Italian GAC representatives.
Furthermore, we would like to underline that these “lines-to-take” are agreed with the “.it” Registry.
Rita Forsi
re Comments
By Ross Dale, Senior Designer, Afnic
There should be no conflict with the use of .re, specifically the domain requested as mo.re, or any other two character domain in the reunion islands. With only a small population there should be minimum conflict whilst maximising profit opportunity.
tw Comments
By Lin, Mao-Shong, Deputy Director, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
I’m writing hereby to submit Taiwan government’s comments on the release of the “tw” label under the New gTLDs.
We object to the release of “tw” as SLD under all the above-mentioned New gTLDs for their registration by the corresponding Registry operators. We reserve the right to change position in this regard in the future.
The rationale of our objections are below:
Since “tw” label is the country code for Taiwan, the use of “tw” as SLD under these diverse New gTLDs would create confusion or concerns at multiple levels on our part, which include, but not limited to, ”dwarfing national dignity”, “violation of public order or good social custom”, “affecting the rights of domestic enterprises”, and “being prone to produce perplexity to our disadvantage”.