The general rule is that domain names may only be registered during a Sunrise Period to Sunrise-Eligible Rights Holders who have a valid SMD file issued by the Trademark Clearinghouse. Unless the Registry Operator has received ICANN’s approval for an Approved Launch Program or ICANN implements a Qualified Launch Program as described in the TMCH Requirements, the Registry Operator may not register or allocate domain names to non-Sunrise-Eligible Rights Holders prior to the completion of the Sunrise Period to non-Sunrise-Eligible Rights Holders. Note that an allocation of a domain name includes any allocation, designation, assignment, or other form of earmarking of a domain name to a potential domain name registrant.
Can a Registry Operator register or allocate domain names to non-Sunrise Eligible Holders prior to completion of the Sunrise Period?
Random FAQ
FAQ
API (Automated Interface)
billing
Can I pay with a cheque?
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Do I have to pay VAT?
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Do Status Points expire?
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I have multiple Prepaid Accounts. Can I cover all invoices for those accounts in one payment?
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What are Status Points?
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Who is CHIP S.A.?
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Why is my credit card declined?
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correction process
general
Does every Registry Operator have to use the Trademark Clearinghouse for its Sunrise Period?
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Is it a prerequisite to be the owner of the trademark in order to register in the Clearinghouse?
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What else should I consider regarding this Trademark Clearinghouse Certificate Authority Renewal?
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What is the Claims Period?
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mark record verification
Notifications
As a Trademark Agent, will I be the only one receiving notifications from the Clearinghouse?
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How can I download my SMD file?
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What is an SMD file?
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official agents
What is a Silver Account?
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proof of use
Is there additional Proof of Use documentation required when I want to renew my trademark record?
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What is a Proof of Use?
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Registrars
Registries
Does every Registry Operator have to use the Trademark Clearinghouse for its Sunrise Period?
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What is the Claims Period?
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Signed Mark Data (SMD)
When does my SMD file expire?
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Strawman Model - Abused Labels
Sunrise Services
support
How can I reset my password?
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trademark claims services
Trademark Eligibility Requirements
trademark submission
As a trademark holder, how can I edit my contract information (e.g. company name or address)?
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Can I submit paper evidence?
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How much time do I have to correct my trademark record if a correction is requested by TMCH?
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