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Application ID 1-1253-73407
Status IE Pass
Prioritization Number 1770
TLD (#13) 手表
IDN Translation (#14b) Watches
Applicant (#1) Richemont DNS Inc.
Website (#5) http://www.richemont.com
Application Type
Type Standard
Contested no
Contested Numbers 1
GAC Early Warning yes
Cultural, Linguistic or Religious no
dotBrand no
Trademark Class A class 14 (precious metals, jewellery, watches)
Trademark Class B
Trademark Class C
Industry Keyword luxury
Remark Some of the most famous watchmakers in the world form part of Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A. Richemont’s luxury businesses operate globally and this TLD (which means “.watches” in Chinese) will be used for marketing purposes.
Availability Data
Sunrise Period: fromunknown tounknown
Landrush Period: fromunknown tounknown
GoLive: unknown
Registration Policy
Restricted yes
Restrictions The terms governing the use of a .手表 domain name (which require that registrant to be an affiliate of Richemont and⁄or will require the registrant to be a party to a Prerequisite Agreement).
Backend Provider Neustar
Registry Website
Keyword
Keyword yes
English Meaning Watches
Appeal Ranking 0
Appeal Remark Reserved for company and affiliate use only.
English no
Spanish no
Portuguese no
French no
Italian no
German no
Dutch no
Swedish no
Danish no
Mandarin yes
Russian no
Location
Region Europe
Country Switzerland
Community (#19) --
Geographic (#21a) --
Geographic Category --
IDN
IDN (#14) Yes
A-label (#14a) xn--kpu716f
Translation (#14b) Watches
Script Code (#14d) Hans
Allows ASCII
Applicant
Applicant (#1) Richemont DNS Inc.
Website (#5) http://www.richemont.com
Applicant Address (#2) Hinterbergstrasse 22
Steinhausen 6312
Switzerland [CH]
Applicant Phone (#3) +41 41 727 2303
Applicant Fax (#4) +41 41 727 2356
Legal Form (#8) Corporation incorporated in Switzerland
Exchange Symbol (#9a)
Parent Company (#9b) Richemont DNS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Richemont Holdings AG
Joint Venture Partners (#9c) N⁄A
Primary Contact
Name (#6) Ms. Lorna Gradden
Title (#6) Operation Director
e-mail (#6) lorna.gradden.ri@valideus.com
Secondary Contact
Name (#7) Mr. Guillaume Pahud
Title (#7) Director of Digital Projects, Richemont International SA
e-mail (#7) guillaume.pahud@richemont.net
Mission / Purpose (#18a)
The content of this Answer to Question 18 set forth below which describes the plans for Richemont DNS’s registry constitutes the “purpose” of the registry as that term is used in paragraph 1.b. of Specification 9 of the Draft New gTLD Registry Agreement found in Module 5 of the Richemont DNS Guidebook dated January 11, 2012 (“the Purpose”). Richemont DNS will publish its Charter and its policies, guidelines, and other supporting documentation related to the implementation of the registry consistent with the Purpose, all prior to launch. All second level domain names registered by Richemont DNS on behalf of itself or an affiliate will be registered through an ICANN-accredited registrar and will be consistent with the Purpose. All registrants of second level domain names will be affiliates of Richemont DNS or will be parties operating under a written contractual agreement specifically allowing the registration of a second level domain name within this registry (the “Prerequisite Agreement”).
Spring powered clocks appeared in the 15th century. Watches evolved from these in the 17th century and were at first simply mechanical. With technological developments, the useof quartz movements have overtaken these mechanisms and by 1970, the development of the first digital electronic watch was in place.
Over the last few years, there has been a significant growth in the luxury watch market with a trend towards exceptional pieces for collectors and consumers alike as well as new movements. Another trend is the end of dependence by watch companies on a single supplier and the development of a trend towards the verticalisation of production with companies also taking distribution in-house where possible.
Some of the most famous watchmakers in the world form part of Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A., (“CFR”), a Swiss luxury goods holding company, which was created in 1988. Specialist watch makers within CFR include IWC, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Officine Panerai, Baume & Mercier, A. Lange & Sὂhne, Manufacture Roger Dubuis and a joint venture with Ralph Lauren Watches & Jewelry. In 2011, they accounted for €1,774 million in sales or 26% of Group sales. This application is being made by Richemont DNS Inc.,(referred to herein as “Richemont DNS”), one of CFR’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. The group of companies whose ultimate parent company is CFR are referred to herein collectively as “Richemont”.
Richemont’s luxury businesses operate globally. The largest market is Asia-Pacific, which generates more than 40 per cent of sales. We believe the diversity of our geographical operations, with a lack of dependency on any one market, represents a long-term competitive advantage.
Richemont directly employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and has employees based in all major regions of the world. Two-thirds of Richemont’s employees are based in Europe, but Asia-Pacific and the Americas are also significant and growing areas of employment. The majority of Richemont’s employees in Europe are based in Switzerland, France, and Germany, where the manufacture of luxury goods is concentrated. Asia and the Far East are growing markets. In all regions, employees are engaged in retail, distribution, after sales service and⁄or administrative functions.
Richemont ‘A’ shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, Richemont’s primary listing, and are included in the Swiss Market Index (‘SMI’) of leading stocks. Richemont’s South African Depository Receipts are listed in Johannesburg, Richemont’s secondary listing. Richemont is the eighth largest company in the Swiss Market Index and, as of 2007, Richemont was the third-largest luxury goods company in the world by annual revenues. In the 2010⁄2011 financial year, Richemont sales were €6.892 billion, a rise of 33% on the previous year (at actual exchange rates) and our operating profit rose by 63% to €1.355 billion.
Investments in research, development and innovation extend to watch movements, new product designs and marketing-related activities. The annual accounting charge for research and development costs in this product category is some €20 million.
The .手表 registry (which means “.watches” in Chinese) will be a standard, i.e. not a community-based, restricted registry. Its main purpose will be:
• To provide a trusted source of good public information to the Chinese market to benefit those interested in watches and all members of the watchmaking, thereby counteracting any inaccurate information about watchmaking. Richemont has a portfolio of intellectual property rights for its watch brands registered around the world. Securing the term, .手表 , will enable Richemont to harmonise its current brand protection policies and to mitigate counterfeiting, a scourge of the luxury goods industry, for governments and consumers alike;
• To provide a platform for the delivery of secure digital material for both industry professionals and consumers;
• To ensure Richemont remains at the forefront of innovation by keeping pace with internet technology developments; and
• To provide a single, trusted source for the press and governments regarding our watch making portfolio of businesses, models, and brands.

The success of the .手表 registry will be determined by the enhancement in the equity of Richemont’s watch making businesses and brand in China, and in terms of the security and stability it brings to our communications with customers, the press, and governments. Since there will be no market in second level domain name registrations in this registry, success will not be measured by the number of second level domain name registrations.

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