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The TMCH project provides an automated interface (API) to allow users to interact in an automated fashion with the data stored in the Clearinghouse database (TMCH database). XML has been widely used by registries and registrars to provide an automated interface (the API) for their data exchange. This API provides similar functionality and will be provided using TLS to be as close to the current EPP standard as possible. The API may only be used by Trademark Agents that have contracted with the Clearinghouse. This document provides samples of commands and responses based on the XSD that should help building implementations to use the API provided to get direct access to the various objects in the TMCH database in an automated fashion.
The other most recent XSD schemes can be found here: http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-lozano-tmch-smd
This document details the Basic and Advanced fee structure, as well as the Status Point system and how to register for a Prepayment Account as Trademark Holder or Trademark Agent.
The Clearinghouse guidelines provide an overview of the eligibility requirements and what type of marks may be accepted for inclusion in the Clearinghouse.
Updated to 1.1. See last page for list of changes.
The license declaration for court validated trademarks is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded in the Clearinghouse User Interface when the Trademark Holder of a court validated mark has indicated that he/she is the licensee of a court validated mark. This license declaration for court validated trademarks needs to be downloaded, completed and signed by both licensor (the current owner) and licensee (the holder of the mark). The licensee is the party that is mentioned on the trademark record submitted to the Clearinghouse.
The license declaration for marks protected under statute or treaty is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded in the Clearinghouse User Interface when the Trademark Holder of a mark protected under statute or treaty has indicated that he/she is the licensee of a mark protected under statute or treaty. This license declaration for registered trademarks needs to be downloaded, completed and signed by both licensor (the current owner) and licensee (the holder of the mark). The licensee is the party that is mentioned on the trademark record submitted to the Clearinghouse.
The license declaration for registered trademarks is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded in the Clearinghouse User Interface when the Trademark Holder of a registered trademark has indicated that he/she is the licensee of a trademark and the license of the trademark has not been recorded with the relevant trademark office. This license declaration for registered trademarks needs to be downloaded, completed and signed by both licensor (the current owner) and licensee the holder of the mark). The licensee is the party that is mentioned on the trademark record submitted to the Clearinghouse.
List of the jurisdictions in which an online database for registered trademarks is available. Please note that this list is subject to change.
These Payment Terms and Conditions supplement the Clearinghouse Validation Terms and Conditions.
This presentation was given during the educational webinar before launching the Clearinghouse on March 26.
The signed declaration for proof of use is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded, along with a single sample of proof of use, in the Clearinghouse User Interface by the trademark holder of a registered trademark who wants to benefit from the sunrise services. The signed declaration of proof of use should be downloaded, completed and signed. The name of the submitting party is the name of the Trademark Holder.
The signed declaration for proof of use is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded, along with a single sample of proof of use, in the Clearinghouse User Interface by the Trademark Agent who is submitting information in relation to a registered trademark on behalf of a trademark holder in order to benefit from the sunrise services. The signed declaration of proof of use should be downloaded, completed and signed. The name of the submitting party is the name of the Trademark Holder.
This document contains the Clearinghouse Validation Terms and Conditions for Trademark Agents
This document contains the Clearinghouse Validation Terms and Conditions for Trademark Holders. When you decide to register with the Clearinghouse as a Trademark Holder you will need to agree to these Terms and Conditions. This document will be provided to you through the Clearinghouse User Interface.
The transfer declaration for court validated marks is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded in the Clearinghouse User Interface when the Trademark Holder of a court validated marks has indicated that he/she is the assignee of a court validated mark. This transfer declaration for court validated marks needs to be downloaded, completed and signed by both assignor (former owner of the mark and assignee (current owner of the mark). The assignee is the party that is mentioned on the trademark record submitted to the Clearinghouse.
The transfer declaration for marks protected under statute or treaty is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded in the Clearinghouse User Interface when the Trademark Holder of a mark protected under statute or treaty has indicated that he/she is the assignee of the mark protected under statute or treaty. This transfer declaration for mark protected under statute or treaty needs to be downloaded, completed and signed by both assignor (former owner of the mark and assignee (current owner of the mark). The assignee is the party that is mentioned on the trademark record submitted to the Clearinghouse.
The transfer declaration for registered trademarks is a template declaration which needs to be uploaded in the Clearinghouse User Interface when the Trademark Holder of a registered trademark has indicated that he/she is the assignee of a trademark and the assignment of the trademark has not been recorded with the relevant trademark office. This transfer declaration for registered trademarks needs to be downloaded, completed and signed by both assignor (former owner of the mark and assignee (current owner of the mark). The assignee is the party that is mentioned on the trademark record submitted to the Clearinghouse.