Crowell & Moring Launches TLD and Domain Name Practice

WASHINGTON, October 19, 2010 - The international law firm Crowell & Moring LLP today announced the
launch of its new TLD (Top-Level Domain) and Domain Name practice. As the
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) prepares for the
2011 introduction of what may be the most significant extension of the domain
name system since the introduction of .com, the TLD and Domain Name practice
will counsel brand owners as to the best strategy to protect and enhance
their brands and prevent infringement in this new and uncertain online
environment, including whether and how to seek registration of new generic
top-level domains (gTLDs). The practice, which offers a comprehensive team of
intellectual property, Internet law, and dispute resolution lawyers, is
co-led by Brussels-based partner Flip Petillion and Washington, DC-based
partner John I. Stewart, Jr.

"The introduction of generic top-level domains offers a wealth of
opportunities, but it also presents great challenges, as companies and
operators around the world seek to use the new regime to their advantage,"
said Stewart. "Our practice leverages the firm's extensive experience to
counsel our clients through all phases of the gTLD process, from initial
assessment to application to launch. We are uniquely placed to help clients
as they make strategic decisions, structure agreements, and resolve any
disputes as they negotiate their way through the process."

To further bolster the practice, Crowell & Moring has brought on new
Brussels-based counsel Bart Lieben, who offers extensive experience in
international commercial law, with a particular focus on intellectual
property, telecommunications, media, and technology law. Lieben advises
clients in the organization, implementation, and launch of new top-level
domains, having assisted more than 20 current and future domain name
registries. In addition to Lieben, the Brussels office also gained two new
associates, Sarah van den Brande and Christian Dekoninck, who will practice
in the Intellectual Property Group and the TLD and Domain Name practice.

"As one of the few firms that represents both domain name registrars and
domain name registries, we are uniquely placed to advise clients throughout
all phases of a generic top-level domain application, from feasibility
assessments to launch and implementation assistance," said Petillion. "Major
companies, states, and other organizations must consider a wide range of
risks and benefits that will come about as a result of the new gTLDs."

Crowell & Moring's international team of lawyers are engaged in
counseling, transactional, and contracting work on intellectual property,
policy, strategy and liability issues as clients develop and evolve their
Internet brand presence, and can handle all aspects of litigation related to
new gTLD applications.

The firm invites all brand owners to attend a live webinar, "ICANN's New
gTLD Program: Considerations for Brand Owners," on October 27, 2010 at 12:00
pm EDT. The webinar will feature Crowell & Moring Intellectual Property and
Dispute Resolution lawyers who will highlight the new ICANN process and offer
insight on the opportunities and challenges involved in securing a generic
top-level domain name. For further information on this event and the TLD and
Domain Names practice, please visit: www.crowell.com/TLDs.

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with more than 500
lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and
transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its
representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as
its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has
offices in Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange
County, Anchorage, London, and Brussels. Visit Crowell & Moring online at
www.crowell.com.

    Contact: Nicole Quigley
             +1-202-624-2849

Nicole Quigley, +1-202-624-2849, nquigley at crowell.com