Brand Protection & Domain Intelligence Insights

The countdown to the next ICANN new gTLD application round in 2026 has officially begun—and for forward-looking brands, this is more than just a technical milestone. It’s a rare opportunity to own a permanent piece of the internet. At ICANN83 in Prague, recent sessions and policy updates confirmed: ICANN is committed to moving forward with the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), and the window for brands to prepare is now. But should your  brand apply for a n