Issue 114 - 10th April

.se update

As mentioned in last weeks N3 lite, the Swedish domain name Registry is relaxing its registration requirements for .se domains.

The priority period for trademark owners closed on April 9. These applications have been submitted and the allocated names will be announced after April 21.

It is now possible to place non-priority applications via the NetNames website. These are available without restriction and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. However, it is important to note that any applications placed between now and April 25 will not be allocated until after April 27, so successful registration can not be guaranteed.

If you would like to place an order for a .se domain name, you can do so today at www.netnames.com, but please note we will require an identity number (e.g. VAT number) from the proposed Registrant/owner.

Upcoming event - INTA 125th Annual Meeting

The 125th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will be taking place in Amsterdam this year. It runs from May 3 - 7, 2003 at the RAI International Exhibition & Congress Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

NetNames will be exhibiting at booth number B9. If you are attending the event, please contact us to set up a meeting time or feel free to drop by the NetNames booth at any time.

More information is available at www.inta.org

ICANN begins search for new candidates

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) this week began a worldwide search for a number of "outstanding volunteers" to fill key positions within its organisation.

The 16 key candidates will fill eight seats on the ICANN board of directors, five positions at its Interim At-Large Advisory Committee and three positions within the Council of its Generic Names Supporting Organisation.

ICANN is seeking self-nominations and the suggestions of other suitably qualified candidates by 5 May, so it can make a decision in early-June.