.ASIA Announces Updated Launch Schedule
The .ASIA registry has announced an updated launch schedule. The Sunrise Phase 1 Period (government reserved names) is now scheduled to start October 9 and continue through Land Rush. The Sunrise Phase 2A "Early Bird" Period for trademark holders will also open October 9, and close October 30. Sunrise Phase 2B (general registered marks) and Sunrise 2C (extended protection) will be open November 13, 2007 to January 15, 2008, as will Sunrise 3 (Registered Entity Names). The Land Rush Period is now scheduled to begin in February, followed by first-come, first-served general registrations in March 2008.
