Jeffrey Neuman on ICANN
From Jeff Neuman discusses the new gTLD subsequent procedures PDP · · ICANN
“Ever since ICANN's inception in 1998, one of its core missions was to foster competition amongst not only domain name registrars but also domain name registries. ICANN has had several rounds of introduction of new gTLDs, and in the last 15 or more years since ICANN has launched new gTLDs, we've seen an increase in competition and innovation.”
On , Jeffrey Neuman, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary & General Counsel at TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC, spoke about ICANN during Jeff Neuman discusses the new gTLD subsequent procedures PDP on ICANN.
About Jeffrey Neuman
In a September 2016 discussion, Jeff Neuman, co-chair of the working group on new generic top-level domain (gTLD) subsequent procedures, described the policy development process (PDP) as addressing how to introduce new gTLDs in the future. Neuman stated that ICANN's core mission since 1998 included fostering competition among registrars and registries, and that the introduction of new gTLDs had increased competition and innovation. He noted that the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) had called in 2007 for a predictable, ongoing process for new gTLD introductions, and that the last round occurred in 2012. Neuman said the PDP would examine whether future introductions should occur in rounds or on a first-come, first-served basis, and would also address rights protection mechanisms, registry outreach to customers, and application process efficiency. Neuman explained that ICANN 56 in Helsinki would feature two types of sessions: a face-to-face working group meeting to advance its activities, and a cross-community session to update other ICANN groups on progress and gather input. He emphasized that the entire ICANN community had an interest in new gTLD introductions and that participation was open to anyone, either in person or online through email lists, teleconferences, and webinars. Neuman added that new members could join the working group by contacting the GNSO Secretariat.