Full info forMUSIC
| Application ID | 1-959-51046 |
| Status | IE Pass |
| Prioritization Number | 1557 |
| TLD (#13) | MUSIC |
| IDN Translation (#14b) | -- |
| Applicant (#1) | .music LLC |
| Website (#5) | http://www.farfurther.com |
| Application Type | |
| Type | Community |
| Contested | yes |
| Contested Numbers | 1 |
| GAC Early Warning | no |
| Cultural, Linguistic or Religious | no |
| dotBrand | no |
| Trademark Class A | class 41 (education, entertainment, sporting, cultural) |
| Trademark Class B | |
| Trademark Class C | |
| Industry Keyword | music |
| Remark | The .music TLD will facilitate global collaboration among, and promote the musical identity of artists, musicians, songwriters and the professionals that support them, as well as music educators and arts-oriented policy makers through a relevant and shared website and email address suffix. |
| Availability Data | |
| Sunrise Period: | fromunknown tounknown |
| Landrush Period: | fromunknown tounknown |
| GoLive: | unknown |
| Registration Policy | |
| Restricted | yes |
| Restrictions | Eligibility restricted to musical artists, musicians, songwriters and music professionals who are validated members of a qualifying music association. |
| Backend Provider | Neustar |
| Registry Website | |
| Keyword | |
| Keyword | yes |
| English Meaning | -- |
| Appeal Ranking | 5 |
| Appeal Remark | broad, generic, and easily identifiable. |
| English | yes |
| Spanish | no |
| Portuguese | no |
| French | yes |
| Italian | no |
| German | no |
| Dutch | no |
| Swedish | no |
| Danish | no |
| Mandarin | yes |
| Russian | no |
| Location | |
| Region | North America |
| Country | United States |
| Community (#19) | Yes |
| Geographic (#21a) | -- |
| Geographic Category | -- |
| IDN | |
| IDN (#14) | No |
| A-label (#14a) | -- |
| Translation (#14b) | -- |
| Script Code (#14d) | -- |
| Allows ASCII | yes |
| Applicant | |
| Applicant (#1) | .music LLC |
| Website (#5) | http://www.farfurther.com |
| Applicant Address (#2) | 179 Belle Forest Circle Suite 104 Nashville TN 37221 United States [US] |
| Applicant Phone (#3) | 615 777 3848 |
| Applicant Fax (#4) | 615 829 8718 |
| Legal Form (#8) | Limited Liability Corporation |
| Exchange Symbol (#9a) | |
| Parent Company (#9b) | Far Further LLC |
| Joint Venture Partners (#9c) | |
| Primary Contact | |
| Name (#6) | Mr. John Styll |
| Title (#6) | President⁄Chief Operating Officer |
| e-mail (#6) | js@farfurther.com |
| Secondary Contact | |
| Name (#7) | Mr. Loren Balman |
| Title (#7) | Chief Executive Officer |
| e-mail (#7) | lb@farfurther.com |
| Mission / Purpose (#18a) | |
| The mission of .music is to collaboratively grow a domain that serves artists, songwriters and music professionals; promotes music, and nurtures the art… all for the love of music. Music is one of the few experiences that is both truly unique to our species and common across all people. Music is such a defining aspect of humanity that when we talk with others about music we ask them what kind of music they like, never whether they like music. One needs look no further than ICANN itself for an example of the power of music to communicate and unite. Nearly every host committee has used music to introduce participants from around the world to its country’s culture, languages and even belief systems. Music is so central to what makes us human that it’s hard to imagine a human being without a relationship with music in some shape, form or expression. Over the course of history, music has had various statures at different times and with different peoples. At times, the musician and their creations have been upheld and admired, banned and rejected, rewarded, punished, supported, and impoverished. Yet, throughout this turbulent and tenuous relationship we have continued to crave music as a fundamental fulfillment of self. Today, we are in an age of appreciation for the art of music. It is a significant force in modern cultures and even a significant force in our economic productivity. Nonetheless, resource constraints challenge our ability to educate musicians and audiences alike. While new technologies have played a central role in increasing the global availability of diverse musical traditions in recent years, we have yet to fully tap into the power of that same technology to sustain and nurture music, musical creators, and their audiences. As T. S. Elliot once said: “You are the music while the music lasts.” The fundamental purpose of .music is to help ensure that the music CAN last. The mission of .music is to serve artists, musicians, songwriters and music professionals that support them through a Top-Level Domain (TLD) that promotes music and nurtures the art. The .music TLD will provide the global community of music makers, music educators, music advocates, and music professionals with a unique identifier on the Internet that respects and supports intellectual property rights and facilitates the advancement of music education. The .music TLD will facilitate global collaboration among, and promote the musical identity of artists, musicians, songwriters and the professionals that support them, as well as music educators and arts-oriented policy makers through a relevant and shared website and email address suffix. The .music TLD will facilitate music creation, career development, promotion and distribution, and will serve as the artistʹs ally and advocate. Our goal is to make the .music TLD transform the current landscape by addressing the needs of artists, musicians, bands and songwriters who are looking for new ways to promote themselves and their creative work in the face of economic challenges and technology shifts that have eroded the efficacy of traditional methods of promotion. These economic challenges and technology shifts have led many to assume that the benefit of those who produce, play or practice the art of music is at loggerheads with those who consume it. The .music TLD challenges that notion by focusing on the one thing they both have in common: a passion for music. For the music to last, there has to be a balance between the needs and desires of both. The .music TLD as envisioned will strive to do just that. Providing the music community a safe and secure platform will mitigate the fears that plague and limit the natural desire of those who produce, play or practice the art of music to express themselves and seek wider distribution for their work. In turn, this provides a wider, deeper and richer content experience for the fans and consumers of music. The era of perceived friction between the producers and consumers of music is about to end, as both find a new platform where their mutual interests and desires coalesce for the combined greater benefit. With enhanced visibility, security and protection, the .music TLD will change how we interact with music entities on the Internet. Far Further’s vision is to be a greenhouse for musical creativity and a concourse for the promotion of music creators, resulting in frictionless delivery of their music to global audiences in an environment that respects their creative works and the rights of artists. In short, it will serve as a nexus between the music community and the Internet. As musicians, we are challenged to keep pace with changing technology and constantly-evolving methods of accessing music. It is well known that one of the greatest concerns of this community is the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights. Part of our mission is to provide a domain with safeguards from abuse and to take appropriate measures to protect the rights of creators and owners. As a restricted TLD, .music will effectively support the community’s interests in protecting IP rights and will be unavailable to those known to operate outside the legal IP paradigm. |
|
If you wish to download the application information pertaining to this new gTLD, please select your download preference below: 1) A PDF compilation of the information provided by eBrand Services will be generated for you.; 2) The public portion of the application made available by ICANN will be generated.
Be informed about the status of applicationMUSIC
Do you want to be kept up to date with the application status for a domain under a new gTLD?
We understand that the roll out of the new gTLD’s is a long process and you may be undecided on the specific domain you wish to pursue. Nonetheless, if you would like to be informed about the progress of a particular new gTLD, and all essential elements (policies, pricing, launch schedules, and registration deadlines), request a follow up and join our watchlist. Alternatively, let us review your business/situation and supply you with a customized solution fitting your individual needs.
File an objection for applicationMUSIC
eBrand Services has designed a series of defensive approaches to ensure that rightholders can object applications of new gTLD that affect their interests asserting prior rights over certain string or Trademark. Contact us to know more:
Express your interest for a domain name under the extensionMUSIC
An Expression of Interest allows you to submit a non-binding interest in registering the specific domains most relevant to you. By doing so, we can provide you with up-to-date information about launch schedules, pricing, policies, and ensure you avoid missing registration deadlines. Prior to the release of your domain name under a new gTLD, we will let you know and we can assist you in turning your Expression of Interest into a binding registration order, or cancel your Expression of Interest. Whilst we will endeavor to secure your desired domain for you, please note that we cannot guarantee a successful registration. It is important to acknowledge that multiple registration phases will take place. For more information, please refer our FAQ’s. All Expression of Interest’s are free of charge and legally non-binding.
Additionally, let us review your business/situation and supply you with a customized solution fitting your individual needs.
Contact us to know more: