All registrations during a Sunrise Period must include a valid SMD file. Additionally, a Registry Operator may (i) apply restrictions related to the underlying rights of a trademark related to the purpose of the TLD, (ii) specify requirements that are not related to the scope of mark rights, (iii) require the SMD file information to match the applicable Whois record, and (iv) impose reasonable date restrictions related to the date on which the trademark was registered, validated or protected in order to prevent gaming of the Sunrise Period. Any other registration restrictions must be imposed consistently throughout any Limited Registration Period and General Registration.
What restrictions can a Registry Operator impose during the Sunrise Period?
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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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