[governance] ICANN stumbling on a hornet nest

[Fahd A. Batayneh]

Chaitanya,

In fact if I am to think from my point of view (a quite limited one) - I
> don't really see any of these TLDs making any sort of impact to me or
> people in similar positions/situations.
>

WIPO's latest report on trademarks shows that more than 5 million new
trademarks were registered in 2011, and the same amount during 2010.
Trademark protection is a target here.

In addition, from the many applicants I have talked to, many have set a
target of 100,000 domain names to be sold at the cost of USD 10; thus
making 1 million USD per year. They find the amount to suffice to their
needs.

Fahd
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