The gTLD program takes another step towards launch, safeguard advice still to be discussed

The NGPC has told ICANN to “defer moving forward with the contracting process for applicants who have applied for TLD strings listed in the GAC‘s Category 1 Safeguard Advice, pending a dialogue with the GAC”. While signalling a delay to such applicants, things will become a lot clearer as the month progresses. In the meantime, ICANN is ready to commence its contracting process, bringing the launch of new gTLDs a step closer.