Em 3 de abr. de 2025, à(s) 11:26, Jeff Neuman via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt@icann.org> escreveu:

All,

 

Just to further explain my point from the call just now:

 

In the situation where there is a string confusion objection against multiple strings, yes the easiest rules to implement would be that if one of the applicants does not pay the fees for the objection on time, would be that the non-paying applicant does not proceed no matter the outcome.   However, it is not necessarily the right outcome.  I can’t remember how much string confusion objections cost, but the fee was somewhere in the tens of thousands of dollars….not to mention the money you spend on legal counsel.  Also keep in mind that “Loser Pays.”


Administrative Filing Fees (non-refundable)
• US $2750 Filing Fee; per party; per objection.
This amount is due on all objections filed.
• US $1250 Case Service Fee; per party; per objection.
This additional amount only becomes due if any type of hearing is conducted in
accordance with Article 19 of the gTLD Dispute Resolution Procedures.
• All Administrative Fees are non-refundable.
Neutral Panel Compensation (limited to one arbitrator)
• US $6000 per objector/applicant.
This is collected for all cases to be heard on documents only and includes all
arbitrator expenses.
• US $3000 per party.
This is billed if any type of hearing is conducted.
o Same amount billed for each additional day of hearing beyond one day.
o Includes all travel time of the neutral.
o Does not include travel expenses which will be billed separately

So the most likely cost was USD 8750, and could go up to USD 13k plus travel expenses if a 1-day hearing occurred. 



Rubens