Implementation Recommendation Team

A group of trademark experts formed in 2009, after a request from the ICANN Board (glossary)ICANN Board ICANN's board of directors, which adopts policies and approves key decisions. Full definition of ICANN Board, to propose protections for brand owners in new gTLDs (glossary)new gTLD A generic top-level domain added to the internet through ICANN's New gTLD Program. Full definition of new gTLD. Its report shaped tools such as the Trademark Clearinghouse (glossary)TMCH Trademark Clearinghouse A database of verified trademarks used for sunrise and claims in new gTLDs. Full definition of TMCH and the URS (glossary)URS Uniform Rapid Suspension System A fast procedure that suspends clearly infringing domains, mainly in new gTLDs. Full definition of URS. Today IRT (glossary)IRT Implementation Review Team A volunteer team that helps ICANN staff turn approved policy into detailed rules. Full definition of IRT usually means Implementation Review Team, which is a different body.