With the application period now open for new generic top-level domains (new gTLDs), many brand owners are curious to know what their competitors’ plans are and what infringing TLDs might emerge from the application process. After all, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) expects to receive no less than 500, and possibly more than 1,000, applications during the application period, which runs until mid-April. With numbers like that, chances are good that something of concern will arise.

CSC has a solution. Not only do we provide services to help companies like yours apply for and manage new gTLDs, but we also can provide you with watch reports detailing:

• Infringing New gTLD applications, including those that contain industry terms of your choice, typos, and other variations
• Competitors’ New gTLD applications
• Ongoing status monitoring for applications of interest

ICANN has established standards and processes to help protect trademark holders and their brands, but the sooner you’re aware of infringements, the more effective you’ll be at taking action against them. To learn more about our New gTLD monitoring services, request a consultation by visiting http://www.cscglobal.com/newgtlds or call us at 866.403.5272.