The UK Domain Registry has published the Sunrise procedure for the release of 1 and 2 character domains, as well as some other previously reserved names.
Full details of the release process will be published on 1st November 2010.
Proposed release process (not confirmed):
a) First sunrise
For the holders of registered trademarks enforceable in the UK, exactly corresponding to the third level combination being made available and in force as of 1 January 2008. Evidence of bona fide use in the UK on or before 1 January 2008, to the satisfaction of an independent assessor, is required.
b) Second sunrise
For the holders of registered or unregistered rights enforceable in the UK exactly corresponding to the third level combination being made available, and in force as of 1 January 2008. Evidence of bona fide use in the UK on or before 1 January 2008, to the satisfaction of an independent assessor, is required.
c) Landrush
Following the two sunrises, there will be a period of open application.
Auction procedure:
At each stage, where there are two or more qualifying applicants for a domain name, an open auction process will be used to decide the successful applicant.