I am reading this with much concern. Having more TLD's
is quite appealing and I'd love to see more short and snappy domain names become
available.However, I think there are some important trademark issues that need
to be resolved. I think domain names need to be viewed similar to street names, telephone
numbers and even peoples real names.
Adding more domain names at this time would
simply bring on a steady stream of more litigation and law suits based on trdemark
infringements. And there'll be a dramatic surge in organizations and individuals
trying to protect 'their' name by registering anything and everything that resembles
their protected name in any conceivable top level domain.
Before there are any
further TLD's created I would strongly suggest some firm interpretations and guidelines
as to the relationship of domain name and trademarks.