As ICANN prepared to launch the next round of new gTLDs, the webinar offered IP professionals an opportunity to get up to speed on what was coming—and what it meant for brand owners. Domain industry veteran Matt Serlin led a practical and informative session on Wednesday, July 23 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm UK, tailored specifically for IP and legal teams navigating the evolving domain name landscape.
This 101-level webinar covered the fundamentals of ICANN and the new gTLD program, including:
- What is ICANN and how does it govern domain names?
- A primer on the new gTLD program—what it is and why it matters
- Application requirements, timelines, and cost considerations
- What’s new in this upcoming round
- Key risks and opportunities for brand owners
- How to prepare internally and advise clients or stakeholders effectively
Whether attendees were new to gTLDs or needed a refresher before advising their organization or clients, the session provided the knowledge and insights needed to make informed decisions ahead of the next application window.
The 45-minute webinar concluded with an interactive Q&A session.
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