Weekly Launch Guide June 3, 2024

Weekly Launch Guide June 3, 2024

There are no updates on domain launches this week.

Phase & Extension
Launching in next 30 Days
Start Date Order Entry
Deadline Date
First-come First-served (FCFS) Suggested Users
Sunrise
.locker 19-Jun-2024 16-Aug-24 No Only holders of valid SMD files will be eligible to apply for a .locker domain.
Limited (Round 2)
.th 4-Jun-2024 29-Jul-2024 Yes This is the top level .th launch for customers looking to expand their brand in the Thailand domain name space.
Phase & Extension
Future & Ongoing Launch Phases
Start Date Order Entry
Deadline Date
First-come First-served (FCFS) Suggested Users
Sunrise
.ad 22-May-2024 14-Oct-24 No Andorra Public Institutions and Trademarks/Tradename holders registered before 22-May-24 can apply for the corresponding domain names.
.post 15-Mar-2024 29-May-2024 Yes Any legal entity interested in participating in the postal, logistics or supply chain sectors, with a standard trademark.
.llp TBD TBD TBD .llp stands for Limited Liability Partnership. .llp domains are for reputable and professional companies that prioritize consumer trust.
Grandfather
.tr 14-Feb-2024 2-Aug-2024 No Grandfather rights to owners of equivalent of “kep.tr”, “av.tr”, “dr.tr”, “com.tr”, “org.tr”, “net.tr”, “gen.tr”, “web.tr”, “name.tr”, “info.tr”, “tv.tr”, “bbs.tr”, “tel.tr”, registered prior to 25th August 2023.
Limited
.ad 22-May-2024 14-Oct-24 No Phase allows registrants having some prior rights to register names matching those rights.
Rights in priority order:
• Corporate names for Andorran legal entities
• Foreign Trademarks registered before 22-May-2024
• Names of individuals being citizens or residents in Andorra
• Names matching domain names in other TLDs registered before 22-May-2024
.music 1-Jan-2024 6-Sep-2024 No This phase available for brand owners with standard trademarks or trademarks validated through TMCH.
Limited (Round 3)
.th 1-Oct-2024 28-Nov-2024 Yes This is the top level .th launch for customers looking to expand their brand in the Thailand domain name space.
Landrush
.ad 5-Sep-2024 14-Oct-2024 No Other names with no prior right.
Early Access Phase
.locker 18-Sep-2024 23-Sep-24 Yes The EAP is open to anyone interested in registering a .locker domain name.
General Availability
.tr Mid September 2024 n/a Yes This is the top level .tr launch for customers looking to expand their brand in the Turkey domain name space.
.post 15-Sep-2024 n/a Yes Any legal entity interested in participating in the postal, logistics or supply chain sectors.
.locker 8-Oct-2024 n/a Yes During the General Availability phase, .locker domain names will be accessible to the public.
.music 25-Sep-2024 n/a Yes Available to non-trademark owners who have a connection with the music community.
.ad 22-Oct-2024 n/a Yes This is the top level .ad launch for customers looking to expand their brand in the Andorra domain name space.
.channel TBD TBD Yes This phase is open to all interested registrants that meet the registrant eligibility criteria. Privacy Protection is not allowed for this phase.

SPOTLIGHT

Identity Digital

Identity Digital has announced they will be releasing a number of their premium domains 12-Jun-2024.  The bulk of this release is made up of valuable short (1, 2 & 3 character) domain names and generic terms across various Identity Digital TLDs. Most notably, the registry are releasing short character premium domains on .INFO, for the first time. On release, these premiums domains will be subject to claims for 90 days, in accordance with ICANN Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) requirements, as these domains were not made previously available during Sunrise. Registrars will need to pass the claims notice to Registrants and the Claims ID to the Registry. EAP pricing schedule will apply. Please reach out to your Client Service Partner if you have interest in reviewing the list domains against your brands and securing any of the domains.

.AD Liberalization

The Andorra Telecom registry has announced that they are launching a liberalization program to release restrictions on .AD domains. Registrants who are not Andorran Public Institutions or Trademarks/Trade name holders will now be able to register .AD domains. 

This program will be launched in 4 phases:

  • Sunrise Phase (22-May-2024 to 16-Oct-2024): Only open to Andorra Public Institutions and Trademarks/Trade name holders registered before 22-May-24.
  • Limited Availability (22-May-2024 to 16-Oct-2024): Open to registrants having some prior rights to register names matching those rights.

Rights in priority order:

1.       Corporate names for Andorran legal entities

2.       Foreign Trademarks registered before 22-May-2024

3.       Names of individuals being citizens or residents in Andorra

4.       Names matching domain names in other TLDs registered before 22-May-2024.

  • Landrush Phase (05-Sept-2024 to 16-Oct-2024):  Registration opens to all interested registrants with no prior right. 
  • General Availability (22-Oct-2024):  Open to all interested registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.

.TR Launch Information

Please note that the Turkish Registry, TRABİS, has extended the current top level .TR launch phase to August 7th 2024. The extension is launching in three categories Grandfathering phase followed by General Availability.

  • Category 1: Grandfather rights to owners of equivalent gov.tr, edu.tr, tsk.tr, bel.tr, pol.tr, k12.tr domain names.
    Launch date: 14th September 2023.
  • Category 2: Grandfather rights to owners of equivalent org.tr. Applications will be documents based.
    Launch date: 14th November 2023.
  • Category 3: Grandfather rights to owners of equivalent of “kep.tr”, “av.tr”, “dr.tr”, “com.tr”, “org.tr”, “net.tr”, “gen.tr”, “web.tr”, “name.tr”, “info.tr”, “biz.tr”, “tv.tr”, “bbs.tr”, “tel.tr”, registered prior to 25th August 2023.
    Launch date: 14th February 2024. – Extended till August 7, 2024
  • General Availability: First Come, First Served.
    Launch date: Delayed until mid September 2024

We strongly recommend registering under .TR during the Grandfather phase to ensure brand rights are protected. Read more in our DBS Blog. Please reach out to your Client Server Partner if you have any questions.

Global Block

Global Block is a new system for brand owners to block registrations across a set number of domain extensions. This new product is now offered by the Brand Safety Alliance, a GoDaddy company, in partnership with TLD registries and backend operators. The block currently covers over 550+ extensions, including new gTLDs, ccTLDs and web3 extensions. You can register a GlobalBlock or GlobalBlock+ service for a term of either 1, 2 or 3 years. For existing DPML Block holders the registry offers an additional Bridge Service that will cover extensions that are not part of the DPML block only. If you would like to know more about this Blocking mechanism please contact your Client Service Partner or Strategic Account Manager.

Extensions Now Offered

New extension for Uzbekistan

.COMPANY.UZ

.MONEY.UZ