November 14, 2007
.ASIA DOMAIN ENTER NEX SUNRISE PHASE
- GMO Internet Inc.
Tokyo – November 14, 2007 -- GMO Internet official ICANN* domain registrar, onamae.com today begins accepting Sunrise phase 2b, 2c, and 3 priority registrations of the new .asia domain from trademark holders and registered organizations.
Like Sunrise 2a, Sunrise phases 2b, 2c, and 3 are open to trademark holders and registered organizations, however in this phase a broader range of domains can be registered.
*ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers): American non-profit organization responsible for the global management of Internet domain names and IP addresses. It also holds the authority to designate official domain registration companies.
The .Asia Domain
The .asia domain is a new sponsored top level domain (sTLD*1) for the Asia Pacific area. The word Asia as a domain is a smart choice for businesses in the Asia Pacific region and companies with plans to enter the Asia Pacific market. Businesses can use the name to effectively build business value and brand value throughout the region. Any individual or company (organization etc.) located in the area can register a .asia domain.
.Asia Applications Now Being Accepted
The .asia domain has entered the sunrise phase (*2) and onamae.com began accepting registrations last month (October 10) for Sunrise phase 2a registrations (closed October 31). The next phases, 2b, 2c,and 3 are being launched today. This phase will run until January 16, 2008.
Outline of Sunrise Phases 2b, 2c, 3
(1)New Phase – Expanded Registration Possibilities
Sunrise phases 2b, 2c, and 3 open up registration to a wider range of applicants for a wider range of .asia domains.
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Sunrise 2b,2c
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Alphabet trademarks filed up to December 6, 2006
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Sunrise 3
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Organizations registered before December 6, 2006
Trademarks in Japanese characters (domain name will be alphabet) registered before December 6, 2006.
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(2) Apply to Register Multiple Trademarks in One Domain
In Sunrise phase 2c, companies that hold multiple trademarks may register multiple trademarks combined as one domain.
(3) Product name, Company Name (Specified Words not Included)
Product names, company names with text such as Ltd. excluded (all sunrise phases). When .com, .net or another domain is part of a product or organization name the name may be registered without the domain under Sunrise phase 3.
(4) Auction (When multiple companies apply for the same domain) (*3)
In the case that there are multiple applications for one name, the successful application shall be decided in an auction at the end of the period. When one Sunrise phase conflicts with another the earlier phase takes precedence (2b, 2c, 3).
*The registry released new information in regard to Sunrise 2c and Sunrise 3 and as a result the explanation of points 1-3 differs from that given in the October 10 press release.
Please refer to our website for more details regarding the sunrise phase, and registration conditions.
Sunrise Period - Summary
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Phase
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Registration Period (tentative)
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Eligibility
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Registration Requirements
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Sunrise 1
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Until general pre-applications open
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Government Institutions
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A country name, city name
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Sunrise 2a
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*Until deadline
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Trademark holders (trademarks registered before March 16, 2004
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Characters in the domain must be the same as the trademark
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Sunrise 2b
(Current Phase)
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November 14, 2007
To January 8, 2008
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Trademark holders (trademarks registered before December 6, 2006
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Characters in the domain must be the same as the trademark
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Sunrise 2c
(Current Phase)
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November 14, 2007
to January 16, 2008
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Trademark holders (trademarks registered before December 6, 2006
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Product name including international classification name
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Sunrise 3
(Current Phase)
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November 14, 2007
to January 16, 2008
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Organizations and trademarks registered up to December 6, 2006
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Characters in the domain must be the same as the organization name or trademark
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(*4) Landrush
(general registration pre application)
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Around February, 2008
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Individuals or companies (organizations) located in the Asia Pacific region
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None
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General Registration
(early registration)
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Around March, 2008
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Individuals or companies (organizations) located in the Asia Pacific region
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None
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* The above registration period is the scheduled registration period for Onamae.com
.Asia Domain Application and Registration Fees during the Sunrise Period
Registration Application Fees
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Application
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Re-Application (*)
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￥9,800 /per year (￥10,290 inc. tax)
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￥19,800 /per year (￥20,790 inc. tax)
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*Applications rejected during the sunrise period can be resubmitted once only. Please refer to the Onamae.com website for details
Registration Fees
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2 Years
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3 Years
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5 Years
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10 Years
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￥8,800
(￥9,240 inc. tax)
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￥12.800
(￥13,440 inc. tax)
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￥20,400
(￥21,420 inc. tax)
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￥37,600
(￥39,480 inc. tax)
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*During the sunrise period registrations are awarded for 2-10 years.
How to Apply for a .Asia Domain
1. Go to the onamae.com site and check the availability of the domain name you would like to register.
2. If a circle appears next to the .asia domain in your search results, click on the domain you would like to register and click on Register this Domain
3. Complete the application and submit the application fee
4. Your .asia domain registration application is now complete
5. The application is screened by the registry
6. The closing date of the phase is reached.
7. An auction is held (where necessary)
8. Submit the registration payment
9. Your .asia domain registration is now complete
Onamae.com Service Features
A fast registration service that provides a vast range of domains to meet customer demands and expectation. Rapid response to global domain business trends.
An official domain registrar that can provide a wealth of website, mail magazine and other domain related information.
In addition to the domain registration service we also provide the onamae.com Broad Server web hosting service for seamless implementation from domain registration to application.
Onamae.com continues to provide services that fulfill customer demands and expectations at the same time as aiming to inspire our customers and make them smile.
Glossary of Terms
(*1) Sponsored top level domain (sTLD)
A domain that is established and managed by an independent sponsor organization. The NIC (Network Information Center) is the main sponsor of the .asia domain, it is the organization that manages ccTLD (country code top level domains) and IP addresses for countries in the Asia Pacific industry.
(*2) Sunrise Period
This process is often employed when a new domain is introduced. In order to protect trademark rights, before the first-come-first-served general registration begins, rights holders are given then chance to priority register their domain name.
(*3) Auction
Applicants submit a bid for a domain. The domain name rights are awarded to the highest bidder. In an auction, the application fee and registration fee are payable in addition to the bid price.
(*4) Landrush
Early general registration (for applicants other than trademark holders).
Related Links (all links to Japanese language sites unless otherwise indicated)
.asia Details: http://www.onamae.com/service/asia
Media Inquiries
GMO Internet Inc. Group PR Team
E-mail: [email protected]
The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
GMO Internet Inc.
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Company Name
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(TSE First Section Code: 9449)
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Address
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Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
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CEO
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Masatoshi Kumagai
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Business Description
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■Internet Use Support (Infrastructure)
■Internet Advertising Support (Media)
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Capital
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\9,651,750,000
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