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'''NetNames''' is an [[ICANN]] accredited registrar | '''NetNames''' is an [[ICANN]] accredited registrar which provides domain name management, online brand protection, online security, anti-piracy and acquisitions services. The company is based in London and maintains offices in different locations including Cambridge, Copenhagen, Munich, New York, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Strasbourg and Zurich. | ||
In 2007, NetNames acquired [[Ascio|Ascio Technologies]] and Envisional while [[INDOM]] was acquired in 2010. These acquisitions made the company into one of the largest domain name management and online brand protection specialists in Europe.<ref>[http://www.netnames.com/about-us About NetNames]</ref> | In 2007, NetNames acquired [[Ascio|Ascio Technologies]] and Envisional while [[INDOM]] was acquired in 2010. These acquisitions made the company into one of the largest domain name management and online brand protection specialists in Europe.<ref>[http://www.netnames.com/about-us About NetNames]</ref> | ||
In late 2011 the company was acquired by private equity firm HgCapital Plc and delisted from the AIM. | In late 2011, the company was acquired by private equity firm HgCapital Plc and delisted from the AIM. | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
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==ICANN Involvement== | ==ICANN Involvement== | ||
NetNames is active in [[ICANN]]. Some of its latest participation was during ICANN's global consultation outreach for | NetNames is active in [[ICANN]]. Some of its latest participation was during ICANN's global consultation outreach for the implementation of the [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]] held in London on July 15, 2009.<ref>[http://www.netnames.co.uk/resources/news/2009/netnames-participates-icanns-london-outreach-event NetNames participates at ICANN's London outreach event]</ref> The company also provided comments on the issue of Trademark Protection for new gTLDs in response to the [[IRT]] Report. The following comments were submitted to the ICANN forum:<ref>[http://forum.icann.org/lists/irt-draft-report/pdfUM2QniWBC3.pdf A response to the 24 April 2009 draft output from ICANN’s IRT]</ref> | ||
* NetNames recognized the importance of the [[IP Clearinghouse]] to protect the rights of new [[TLD]]s and it agreed to the idea that the services should be technically state-of-the-art and support open communication standards. The company suggested that the IP Clearinghouse should be developed through an open competition among service providers. | * NetNames recognized the importance of the [[IP Clearinghouse]] to protect the rights of new [[TLD]]s and it agreed to the idea that the services should be technically state-of-the-art and support open communication standards. The company suggested that the IP Clearinghouse should be developed through an open competition among service providers. | ||
* The proposal regarding the Globally Protected Marks List needs a careful evaluation. | * The proposal regarding the Globally Protected Marks List needs a careful evaluation. | ||
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===Complaints Regarding ICANN's Digital Archery=== | ===Complaints Regarding ICANN's Digital Archery=== | ||
In a letter addressed to ICANN Chairman [[Steve Crocker|Steven Crocker]] and [[Cherine Chalaby]], Chair of the ICANN [[New gTLD Program Committee]], NetNames General Manager and [[GNSO]] Chairman [[Stephane Van Gelder]] complained about the [[Digital Archery|digital archery]] [[Batching|batching]] system, describing it as a "contentious system" and it generates applicant confusion. He also said that the system was "created without formal community input and it was "hastily put together" by the | In a letter addressed to ICANN Chairman [[Steve Crocker|Steven Crocker]] and [[Cherine Chalaby]], Chair of the ICANN [[New gTLD Program Committee]], NetNames General Manager and [[GNSO]] Chairman [[Stephane Van Gelder]] complained about the [[Digital Archery|digital archery]] [[Batching|batching]] system, describing it as a "contentious system", and that it generates applicant confusion. He also said that the system was "created without formal community input and it was "hastily put together" by the Internet governing body. He encouraged ICANN to delay the implementation of the digital batching until the ICANN meeting in Prague from June 24-29, 2012, in order to develop a better solution and allow community-wide consultation to develop a fair and equal opportunity for all gTLD applicants in the initial evaluation process.<ref> | ||
[http://domainincite.com/9235-now-netnames-complains-about-digital-archery Now NetNames complains about digital archery]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/docs/NetNames-to-Board-on-batching.pdf NetNames Letter to ICANN Regarding Digital Archery]</ref> | [http://domainincite.com/9235-now-netnames-complains-about-digital-archery Now NetNames complains about digital archery]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/docs/NetNames-to-Board-on-batching.pdf NetNames Letter to ICANN Regarding Digital Archery]</ref> The Digital Archery program was abandoned during ICANN Prague. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Registrars]] | [[Category:Registrars]] | ||
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