As previously noted, parties may object to any of the applied-for new gTLDs on four bases:

• string confusion – the applied-for gTLD string is confusingly similar to an existing TLD or to another applied for gTLD string in the same round of application
• legal rights – the applied-for gTLD string infringes the existing legal rights of the objector
• community – the applied-for gTLD string is contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under principles of international law
• limited public interest – there is substantial opposition to the gTLD application from a significant portion of the community to which the gTLD string may be explicitly or implicitly targeted

See Baker Hostetler’s summary for an update on the details of these four procedures.