ICANN’s Ombudsman is looking into consistency of new top level domain name objections.
Both new top level domain name applicants and objectors have been grasping for options after falling on the adverse side of panels’ decision.
Many have filed reconsideration requests with ICANN’s board, all of which have been denied so far. Others have turned to courts.
ICANN seems content to sit on the sidelines and see how everything plays out.
Which is why upset parties are probably excited to see that the ICANN Ombudsman Chris LaHatte is mulling over the issue. LaHatte previously weighed in on the issue of late objections, offering his determination of what would be fair.
Now he’s trying to collect more information and facts from affected parties. You can read more here.
Mike says
Amazing, ICANN are now sooooo worried because they see $$$ signs in their eyes. Contrast that with the “inconsistent” and Unfair UDRP decisions that have been coming out of WIPO and other ADR providers in the past decade where ICANN do not seem to give a fig !!. Funny how money talks to ICANN and not fairness.