23 March 2023TrademarksLiz Hockley

Launch of new gTLDs moves a step closer as ICANN approves plan

“Pivotal moment” for industry as web body ICANN aims to open next round of generic top-level domains | Board met in Mexico and approved 98 recommendations | Full details and comment.

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