In June 2011, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN) authorized the launch of the new generic Top-Level
Domain (gTLD) Program (New gTLD Program). Under the New gTLD
Program, any legally established organization in the world can
apply to create and operate a new Internet registry, which would
result in an individualized domain name suffix such as
".phone," ".detroit," ".teenagers,"
etc. (each a new gTLD). New gTLDs can even embody company names and
registered trademarks. For example, if it were so inclined, Cozen
O'Connor could apply to create and operate a new
".cozen" Internet registry, thus generating a unique
platform for reaching clients.
As many trademark owners are aware, it is a relatively simple
matter to register a domain name under the traditional .com or .net
suffix (e.g., cozen.com)....
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