SIDN, administrator of the Dutch country code extension .nl, is further expanding its partnership with the .ca registry CIRA from Canada. Together they are developing a registry platform that they want to develop into a future-proof, cloud-native system. By joining forces in the development and management of a new registry system, SIDN and CIRA could benefit from accelerated development, shared resources, lower costs and risk diversification. The new registry platform will not only serve SIDN and CIRA, but will also be suitable for registries of other Top Level Domains around the world, including applicants for a new generic Top Level Domain as a potential target group. "For 2024, the main focus is on technical implementation," says Chris Faber from SIDN. "That includes things such as getting the existing Fury system ready for generic cloud technology (so cloud native and cloud agnostic) and preparing for migration of the .nl data." The aim is to have the new system ready for testing and integration in 2025. The migration can then take place and the system can be made available for the two top-level domains .ca and .nl at the beginning of 2026. It should then also be available to other registries worldwide - in time for the next launch round, which is scheduled to start in Q2 2026.
The Netherlands extends its dispute resolution procedure
Thu 19. Sep 2024, 20:29
The .nl administrator SIDN has revised the rules for the out-of-court dispute resolution procedure. Since September 1, 2024, the scope of application now also includes geographical indications that are expressly protected under Dutch law. For example, the name “Gouda Holland” is now covered as a protected geographical indication for a specific type of cheese. It therefore enjoys the same protection as a registered trademark in the dispute resolution procedure. The inclusion of such indications anticipates a forthcoming legislative change in the Netherlands. It was also clarified that the owner of a disputed domain cannot be changed until the proceedings have been concluded. Such a conclusion may also be that the parties reach a settlement or when a court has made a final decision. Finally, the name of the registry, “Foundation for Internet Domain Registration in the Netherlands”, has been replaced by SIDN B.V.. The reason for this is that the registry has transferred various activities, including the operation of .nl, to its subsidiary SIDN B.V. with effect from January 1, 2023; therefore, all registration contracts are now held there. This does not result in any changes in the matter itself.