Key Advantages

By registering your trademarks in the Trademark Clearinghouse, you gain access to all the services we provide. Our annual or multi-year subscription covers all our services across all new gTLDs, streamlining trademark protection for your convenience.

1. Be the first in line with Priority Registration: Sunrise Service

Secure a competitive advantage by benefiting from the exclusive priority registration right during the Sunrise Period of each new gTLD. This period covers the first 30 or 60 days following the launch of a new gTLD, such as .FOOD, .EMAIL or .BOOK. The Sunrise Service provides trademark owners the chance to secure domain names matching their trademark before they become available to the general public. Brands registered in the Trademark Clearinghouse get priority over public registrations, ensuring brands to stay ahead of the game. The Sunrise Service is a proactive measure to protect trademarks in the growing digital landscape.

2. Warn potential infringers: Claims Service

Our Claims Service keeps a vigilant eye on domain name registrations for the initial 90 days following the Sunrise period of a new gTLD. If, during this time, another party tries to register a domain name that matches a verified trademark included in the TMCH, we will promptly notify the applying registrant about the match via a pop-up warning message. If the registrant decides to proceed with the registration, the rightful trademark owner receives a subsequent notification. This ensures they can take prompt and necessary action in response.

3. Stay informed by receiving notifications: Ongoing Notifications Service

After the mandatory 90-day Claims period, our Ongoing Notifications Service ensures continuous coverage by notifying about any domain name activity related to matching trademarks. This service covers both exact matches and variations (fuzzy matches) ensuring comprehensive protection. Fuzzy matches refers to variations of the trademark name, such as those with slight alterations like ‘example1’ or ‘examplee’, which are also monitored for potential infringement by our Ongoing Notifications Service. Moreover, the notifications extend beyond the new gTLDs and include the most widely-used legacy TLDs, such as .COM, .ORG, and .INFO.

4. Expert Guidance and Support

In collaboration with over 190 official Agents, the Trademark Clearinghouse serves as your dedicated partner in registering trademarks in our database. Our support team goes above and beyond, offering rapid responses through a versatile array of channels. Whether through our efficient ticketing system, email correspondence, or direct calls, our commitment is to provide expert guidance and to assist with questions regarding Sunrise periods, SMD files, Claims notifications, Ongoing notifications, and much more. We prioritize your needs, ensuring your trademarks are not just protected but optimized for maximum efficacy.

5. Cost-Efficient Protection

Unlike most brand protection services that are hefty on the budget, our approach is cost efficient. A remarkably low annual fee grants you access to a comprehensive array of services covering all new gTLDs, and with our Ongoing notifications we also cover legacy TLDs (.COM, .ORG, and .INFO, among others). This not only translates to significant cost savings but also ensures peace of mind, as your trademarks receive adequate protection without compromising your budgetary goals.

6. Access to Blocking Products

Gain the ability to purchase and enhance your trademark protection through a range of Blocking offerings, including Global Block, DPML, AdultBlock, AdultBlock+, and ShortBlock, provided by third-party organizations such as registrars. This means you can not only register your marks but also proactively prevent potential infringements across diverse domain spaces.

Exclusively offered by the Trademark Clearinghouse, the SMD file grants access to purchase these diverse Blocking products, provided by third-party registrars. This ensures a proactive and comprehensive strategy for protecting your brand.