[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13feb14-en.htm ________________________________ Qualified Launch Program for New gTLD Registries 13 February 2014 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 13 February 2014 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Intellectual Property * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): As contemplated by the TMCH Requirements, a Qualified Launch Program may be developed and incorporated into the requirements. A draft of the Qualified Launch Program Addendum (the "QLP Addendum") is being posted for comment to give the community an opportunity to review and provide feedback. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/qlp-addendum-13feb14-en.htm<http://www.icann.org//en/news/public-comment/qlp-addendum-13feb14-en.htm>