auDA Domain Name News - 12 July
12/Jul/2010
auDA Domain Name News is compiled by David Goldstein on auDA's behalf. The views expressed in the news items linked from auDA's website (Linked Documents), do not necessarily reflect the views of auDA. auDA does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information contained in the Linked Documents, and assumes no liability to any person for any reliance placed upon any information contained in the Linked Documents.
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GOVERNANCE
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uk: Comms minister Vaizey reads internet script excellently
In his first outing in the minefield of internet politics, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries Ed Vaizey stuck firmly to the script.
www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/08/internet_governance_forum/
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DOMAIN NAMES
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- ICANN
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Accountability & Transparency Review – Community Feedback
Per its Brussels statement, the Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) now opens a public forum that will enable ‘the Community to provide inputs and suggestions at any point during the ATRT review’.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09jul10-en.htm
FY11 Operating Plan and Budget Adopted by Board in Brussels is Now Posted
On 25 June 2010 in Brussels, the ICANN Board approved the FY11 Operating Plan and Budget, which describes the planned activities and required resources for this fiscal year. The activities are based on ICANN’s strategic priorities, and include comments and feedback received from the community on both the Budget Framework [PDF, 767 KB] posted 17 February 2010 and the draft Operating Plan and Budget [PDF, 1.33 MB] posted 17 May 2010.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-4-09jul10-en.htm
Call for Expressions of Interest for 2010-2011 Nominating Committee Chair
ICANN is immediately seeking expressions of interest for the 2010-2011 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Chair.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09jul10-en.htm
ICANN Signs Up Disappearing Nation
The Netherlands Antilles, an agglomeration of former Dutch colonies in the Caribbean, will disappear on October 10, 2010. None of the ex-colonies in question — Curaçao, St Maarten, Saba, Bonaire, and St Eustatius — have been particularly happy with the status quo. (Aruba achieved a separate status in 1986).
www.mindsandmachines.com/2010/07/icann-signs-up-disappearing-nation/
Lego launches attack on new TLDs
Toymaker Lego has filed a scathing criticism of ICANN’s latest Draft Applicant Guidebook for prospective new TLD registries, saying it ignores trademark holders.
domainincite.com/lego-launches-attack-on-new-tlds/
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- ccTLD & gTLD NEWS
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Correction of deliberate misinformation about SWITCH
At the moment, customers of SWITCH are being asked by third parties to transfer their domain name from SWITCH to a different supplier. The reason given for this is that it will soon no longer be possible to register domain names with SWITCH.
www.switch.ch/about/news/2010/berichtigung.html
.CN Domain Names Are Unlocking the .中国 ccTLD
When the story broke that the new Chinese ccTLDs .中国 and .中國 (each meaning .China) — were approved by ICANN and were managed by the Chinese registry CNNIC, the first question that came to mind was how are these new ccTLDs going to be used?
idnblog.com/2010/07/09/cn-domain-names-unlocking-中国/comment-page-1/
.CO Internet Extends Deadline for “Landrush” to Secure .CO Domain Names
Due to extraordinary demand for the impending .CO domain launch, .CO Internet S.A.S., the registry operator of the .CO domain, today announced it has officially extended the deadline for people and companies to secure high-priority .CO domain names prior to their availability to the general public on July 20. The deadline for the “Landrush” phase will be extended through Friday, July 16th at 12:00 pm (Noon) EDT.
www.cointernet.co/media/press-releases/co-internet-extends-deadline-“landrush”-secure-co-domain-names
Which top brands turned down their .co domains?
Playboy, Pepsi and Pizza Hut are among 17 of the world’s top 100 brands that did not use the .co sunrise period to register their trademarks as .co domain names.
domainincite.com/which-top-brands-turned-down-their-co-domains/
ee: Registry has temporarily stopped accepting domain applications. Update: Registry operations resumed 06.07 14:12
Estonian Internet Foundation asks patience from registrants. Apparently not all registrars had equivalent access to our Registry. The registry-registrar model requires that all registrars are treated as equals thus registrations from all registrars were ceased until further test can be carried out with all parties involved. Registrars will continue to accept all applications from registrants.
www.eestiinternet.ee/eng/news/registry-has-temporarily-stopped-accepting-domain-applications-update-registry-operations-resumed-0607-1412
fr: AFNIC offers a clearer look at its quality of service (QoS) performance
Starting in July 2010, AFNIC will publish a monthly dashboard measuring the quality of its services.
www.afnic.fr/actu/nouvelles/257/afnic-offers-a-clearer-look-at-its-quality-of-service-qos-performance
India: Domain Name - Potential Trade Mark [reg req'd]
INTRODUCTION: Although the internet has been around for over a decade, the concept of 'Domain Name' is still an enigma to many. From the average person's point of view, it is understood as the internet address belonging to any specific person or entity. Though this may seem easy to understand, conceptually, Domain Names are quite technical in nature. Domain name is a name given to the "Internet Protocol address" or in short 'IP address' of every computer having internet accessibility and is identified through a combination of numbers and for ease of identification, are allotted names.
mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=103086
Jobs boards slam plan to open up .jobs
Providers of online jobs boards have started to complain to ICANN about plans by registry manager Employ Media to liberalize the .jobs sponsored top-level domain.
domainincite.com/jobs-boards-slam-plan-to-open-up-jobs/
no: Submissions to the public consultation on domain names for private individuals
The consultation was announced on 5 March 2010 and lasted until 17 May. A total of 129 individuals and organizations participated. The submissions are published here (in Norwegian only).
www.norid.no/regelverk/forslag/privatpersoner/hsvar/index.en.html
.nz Domain Names with macrons; Launching 26 July 2010
Registrations of .nz domain names which include macrons over the vowels will begin to be available to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis from 26 July 2010. The launch of this new type of domain name will coincide with Māori Language week 2010, which this year runs from 26 July - 1 August.
dnc.org.nz/story/nz-domain-names-macrons
.NZ Domain Names with Macrons To Launch on 26 July
.NZ domain names with macrons over the vowels such as ā, ē, ī, ō and ū as used in the written form of the Māori language will become available as of 26 July according to the news release from New Zealand's Domain Name Commissioner republished below. The launch coincides with Māori Language week 2010.
www.domainpulse.com/2010/07/10/nz-domain-names-with-macrons-launch-on-26-july/
www.domainnews.com/en/nz-domain-names-with-macrons-to-launch-on-26-july.html
Tuvalu internet domain name causing problems
The most famous deal in Tuvalu's trade history has been labelled as "exploitation" by the Government that has now inherited it.
www.3news.co.nz/Tuvalu-internet-domain-name-causing-problems/tabid/417/articleID/165108/Default.aspx
uk: Nominet communicating system changes
We are making some changes to how we communicate changes to our systems and services to registrars. We now aim to publish release notes outlining system changes approximately one month before the release.
www.nominet.org.uk/news/latest/?contentId=7636
Investors circle ICM as .xxx enters home straight
ICM Registry’s board of directors has approved a $5 million funding round, following the recent decision by ICANN to put the .xxx top-level domain onto the path to approval.
domainincite.com/investors-circle-icm-as-xxx-enters-home-straight/
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- DNS SECURITY
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DNSSEC is but one link in the security chain by Chris Wright
As the implementation of DNSSEC continues to gather momentum, with a number of ccTLDs, and now .org having deployed it into production, I think it is worth pausing to consider that while DNSSEC is a significant step forward in terms of securing the DNS, it is but one link in the security chain and is therefore not, in itself, a comprehensive solution to fully securing the DNS system.
www.ausregistry.com/blog/?p=498
US official calls securing critical infrastructure against cyberattack impractical
Securing the nation's power grid and other computer systems that operate the nation's critical infrastructure against cyberattack is unrealistic, because companies cannot afford to check if suppliers have provided trustworthy products, said an intelligence official from the Energy Department on Thursday.
www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100708_3510.php
Has The Cyberwar Threat Been Exaggerated?
As succeeding presidential administrations and leaders in the Pentagon devote increasing resources to defending U.S. computer networks and planning for potential cyber warfare, some observers are questioning whether the cyber threat has been overstated.
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127861446
The Importance of Domain Name System Security Extensions (Opinion)
I don't typically delve into technical issues in this column, but this month I'm going to take a shallow dive because there's an important issue that I think government CIOs, especially state CIOs, need to begin planning for: Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC). Most CIOs are somewhat familiar with the original Domain Name System (DNS), but the DNSSEC creates some complications, so in less than 700 words I'm going to explain why you should care about it.
www.govtech.com/gt/articles/766159
Postal services move into DNS security?
I must admit to being intrigued to be invited to talk at the inauguration of the new ‘Global Cyber Security Center’ (or GC-SEC for short) initiative. This new body has been set up by the Poste Italiane postal company with a host of supporting parties, such as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and United States Dept. of Homeland Security. At first glance they seem very odd bedfellows and the slightly stilted opening procedures did little to change that perception.
blog.nominet.org.uk/insight/2010/07/postal-services-move-into-dns-security/
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- DOMAIN DISPUTES
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Pro Se Litigants Secure Big Victory for Domain Owners in Ninth Circuit Trademark Ruling
The Ninth Circuit today released a cranky but important decision on the application of the trademark law's nominative fair use doctrine as it applies to the selection of an internet domain name that contains a trademarked term. The case involved Toyota's trademark infringement claims against a pair of auto brokers that operated at the buy-a-lexus.com and buyorleaselexus.com domain names. The lower court enjoined the auto brokers' use of the Lexus marks in the domains, but the Ninth Circuit said, in effect, not so fast.
pblog.bna.com/techlaw/2010/07/pro-se-litigants-secure-big-victory-for-domain-owners-in-ninth-circuit-trademark-ruling.html
nz: Judge calls bluff on online gambling site
The poker news websites went wild. "New Zealand Court Backs Poker" proclaimed gamblingonlinemagazine.com. "In a groundbreaking ruling a New Zealand court has delivered a huge blow to opponents of online poker, and poker in general," said pokernewsboy.com.
www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/national/3904901/Anti-abortion-activist-set-up-bogus-website
www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10657874
www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/national-news/3905082/Anti-abortion-activist-set-up-bogus-website
nz: Anti-abortion activist set up bogus website [The Dominion Post]
The director of an anti-abortion group has had a website domain name confiscated after it was ruled that he set up the site to deceive users into thinking it was that of a pro-abortion group.
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/3905082/Anti-abortion-activist-set-up-bogus-website
VeriSign antitrust claims will be heard in court
VeriSign has suffered another legal setback in its antitrust court battle with the Coalition For ICANN Transparency, after an appeals court ruled that CFIT has a case to be heard.
domainincite.com/verisign-antitrust-claims-will-be-heard-in-court/
VeriSign Loses Big in Court on .Com Domains
Court of Appeals denies VeriSign’s motion, setting up a potential trial over the company’s .com monopoly.
domainnamewire.com/2010/07/09/verisign-loses-big-in-court-on-com-domains/
VeriSign Court Case Loss Could Shake Up Registry for .COM and .NET Domains
“VeriSign has suffered another legal setback in its antitrust court battle with the Coalition For ICANN Transparency, after an appeals court ruled that CFIT has a case to be heard,” writes Kevin Murphy on his Domain Incite blog.
goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=11805
www.domainpulse.com/2010/07/10/verisign-court-case-loss-could-shake-up-registry-for-com-and-net-domains/
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IPv6 Basking in the Desert Sun by Yves Poppe
Tuesday June 29th at the Cisco Live Conference Las Vegas, John Chambers announced their newest product, the Cius tablet aimed at the enterprise market and positioned as a mobility product. That very same day a two hour IPv6 deployment panel, moderated by Cisco's Alain Fiocco, featured Google, Microsoft, Comcast and Tata Communications in front of a room filled to near capacity.
www.circleid.com/posts/20100708_ipv6_basking_in_the_desert_sun/
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- MISCELLANEOUS
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One Billion Internet Users by Jon Lawrence
Last week ICANN took another very significant step forward in the expansion of the internet by approving the delegation of a number of Chinese script IDN ccTLDs. Although we have all heard statements that portray the introduction of IDN ccTLDs as being perhaps the single most important factor in the achievement of ICANN’s “One World, One Internet” vision, we should take a moment to appreciate the true significance of this latest round of IDN ccTLD approvals.
www.ausregistry.com/blog/?p=495
Iceland aims to become a legal safe haven for journalists
Icelandic Modern Media Initiative would offer protection against litigation... Assange describes his site as "an uncensorable system for untraceable mass document leaking and public analysis" – its extensive catalogue uses more than 20 servers in numerous countries and hundreds of domain names. Assange is frequently threatened with litigation, to which his response is defiance.
www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jul/12/iceland-legal-haven-journalists-immi
New Zealand Rules Poker “Not Gambling”
New Zeald rules poker not gamblingNew Zealand District Court Judge David Harvey has ruled that live poker is not gambling and ads for it and online poker educational sites such as PokerStars.net do not contravene New Zealand law according to NZHerald.co.nz.
www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/9415-new-zealand-rules-poker-not-gambling
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- DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET
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BoardGames.com Passes Go, Collects $450,000 to Lead This Week's Action in the Domain Aftermarket
Summer officially arrived this week and with it came four hot six-figure domains sales. BoardGames.com was the quartet's lead singer, closing at $450,000 after being auctioned off by Moniker at DOMAINfest Ft. Lauderdale. Sedo provided solid backup harmony with a trio of $100,000 sales involving 027.com, Pengyou.com and Pengyou,net.
dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100630.htm
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