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Expanding the Internet domain space

May 31, 2012

nearly 50 percenttop-level domain

Our trademarks, like .google

Domains related to our core business, like .docs

Domains that will improve user experience, such as .youtube, which can increase the ease with which YouTube channels and genres can be identified

Domains we think have interesting and creative potential, such as .lol

Make security and abuse prevention a high priority

Work with all ICANN-accredited registrars

Work with brand owners to develop sensible rights protection mechanisms that build upon ICANN’s requirements

Update Jun 13: You can view the list of gTLDs we applied for below:

Posted by Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist

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