The “.商标” Domain Registry is the ICANN-approved sponsor and operator for the “.商标” domain name.

This Registration Policy sets out the procedure for the administration of the “.商标” domain name including but not limited to the following: registrant eligibility, naming requirements, and requirements relating to evidential materials, domain name renewal and use.

The “.商标” Domain Registry will from time to time consult the public, intellectual property organizations or other associations, national/territorial/regional intellectual property organizations, to exchange ideas and conduct research and evaluate possible amendments of this Registration Policy so as to ensure the constant currency of this Registration Policy and the fair and balanced protection of all parties’ interests. Any amendment to this Registration Policy will be published on the “.商标” Domain Registry’s official website (www.trademarkdomain.com) before formal implementation.

Registration of a “.商标” domain name must be processed through an accredited Registrar or a Reseller. A list of such Registrars and Resellers can be found on the “.商标” Domain Registry’s website.

Accredited Registrars/Resellers shall observe the accreditation requirements imposed by ICANN and the “.商标” Domain Registry (link). Accredited Registrars/Resellers shall provide domain name application, registration and related services to “.商标” domain name registrants, including but not limited to registration enquiries, usage enquiries, domain name renewal, domain name hosting, domain name transfer, etc. Registrars shall preserve confidentiality of all trade secrets of the applicants which they became aware of during their provision of the services.

If a “.商标” domain name is deemed by a Registrar to violate the ICANN policies, this Registration Policy, or any local laws applicable to the place where the domain name is being used, Accredited Registrars shall inform the applicant accordingly and reject the application.

Accredited Registrars shall adopt registration agreements with registrants as prescribed by the “.商标” Domain Registry and handle registration and administrative matters with registrants in accordance with their agreement with the “.商标” Domain Registry and this Registration Policy. Accredited Registrars shall at a minimum provide the following domain name related services to registrants: domain name registration, renewal, management, hosting, Inter-Registrar Transfer, etc. Throughout the term of the domain name registration, Accredited Registrars/Resellers shall provide registrants with reasonable customer support in relation to their “.商标” domain name registrations. Registrants shall contact Accredited Registrars/Resellers directly on matters regarding the registration and management of domain names.

Accredited Registrars/Resellers are responsible for submission of the registration details and supporting documents for each domain name to the “.商标” Domain Registry. Records of registration for each domain name shall be kept in the database of the sponsoring Accredited Registrar/Reseller. Accredited Registrars/Resellers shall be responsible for maintaining their own domain name databases.

1.3.1 “.商标” domain name Registrant Eligibility

“.商标” domain name registrations are open only to individuals, enterprises or organizations who hold proof of a valid trademark registration (“Registration Proof”) or a valid trademark application (which refers to a trademark application which has not been invalidated or refused for registration) (“Application Proof”).

Such Registration Proof and Application Proof must be issued by a recognized intellectual property organization of a nation/territory/region (excluding states, provinces, cities, etc.) or a member state of the Madrid Protocol (“Designated Place”). The list of Designated Places currently adopted by the “.商标” Domain Registry is set out in Appendix I. The list may be revised by the “.商标” Domain Registry from time to time. The requirements of evidential materials relating to the Registration Proof and Application Proof are set out in Paragraph 1.6.

The accepted categories of trademarks (or trademark applications) are:
 • Pure text trademarks
 • Composite text and figurative trademarks
 • Figurative trademarks with identifiable text
 • Characters must be in either Chinese (simplified Chinese or traditional Chinese), Latin characters a-z (upper or lower case), and Arabic digits 0 to 9
 • Characters like “&”, “@” contained in a trademark must be replaced by hyphens, while empty spaces in a trademark must either be omitted or replaced by hyphens.

Holders of an identical or substantially identical trademark or trademark application are eligible to apply for the same “.商标” domain name; in such cases the application will be processed in accordance with the naming requirements set out below and the “.商标” Domain Names Startup Policy.

In case a trademark or an application for a trademark is initially owned by two or more individuals, enterprises or organizations, such joint owners/applicants shall designate one of them to be the registrant. The equitable rights to the domain name shall vest in all the joint owners/applicants.

Domain names registered on the basis of a trademark application can only be unlocked for use after submitting Registration Proof (via a Registrar/Reseller) issued by a recognized intellectual property organization of the relevant Designated Place and after the “.商标” Domain Registry has approved such proof.

1.3.2 “.商标” domain name Registrant Responsibilities

As basic requirements, a registrant shall:
 • Act in good faith and undertake that the information provided in the registration is true, complete, accurate, legal and effective
 • Undertake that to the best of their knowledge, the domain name registration does not infringe any third-party rights
 • Ensure the domain name is not registered or used for improper purposes; and that it is not registered or used in violation of a legal order
 • In accordance with this Registration Policy to use the “.商标” Domain; If the domain name resolves to a website, the website shall be set up as a lawfully operated website without any fraudulent element use and will relate to the underlying information of the trademark or the trademark application
 • Comply with all local laws applicable to the place where the domain name is being used
 • Comply with the relevant rules of ICANN and the “.商标” Domain Registry
 • Promptly provide the relevant accurate information and evidence (via the Registrar/Reseller) to the “.商标” Domain Registry and make corresponding amendments. If any of the supporting information submitted in relation to the registration of a domain name changes at any time subsequent to the registration of the domain name, including but not limited to circumstances such as: if the trademark application has been approved or the trademark registration has been renewed; or if the trademark application has been rejected or the trademark registration has been invalidated, cancelled, abandoned, varied or has expired, the registrant shall promptly inform the “.商标” Domain Registry and provide the relevant accurate information and proof to substantiate the continued validity of the relevant trademark, and upon failing to do so, the “.商标” Registry shall have the discretion to cancel the domain name registration
 • Liable for any failure to meet any of the above commitments

Indemnity requirements

Registrants shall be responsible for meeting the applicable indemnity obligation vis-a-vis the Registry, and shall indemnify the Registry against all risks, losses and costs incurred as a result of third party complaints or litigation arising out of a domain name registration.

“.商标” domain name registrants shall, to the largest extent allowed by the law, defend and indemnify the “.商标” Domain Registry and its directors, senior officers, employees and agents against any claim, loss or liability arising out of a dispute about the application, registration or use of a domain name, and such indemnity shall cover all reasonable legal and other costs arising therefrom. This indemnity survives the termination or expiration of a domain name registration.

Compliance requirements
 “.商标” domain name registrants shall:
 • Comply with all requirements, standards, policies, procedures, and practices announced by ICANN regarding domain name registrants
 • Comply with the domain name operational standards, policies, procedures, and practices which may be established from time to time by the “.商标” Domain Registry, and the requirements pursuant to any relevant agreement between the ".商标" Domain Registry and ICANN
 • Consent to the use, publication, modification and other processing of the registrant’s personal data by the “.商标” Domain Registry, its designees and Registrars/Resellers in a manner consistent with the purposes specified in its Registry-Registrar Agreement
 • Submit to proceedings commenced under the domain name dispute resolution policies adopted by the “.商标” Domain Registry, including the Sunrise Dispute Resolution Policy (“SDRP”), the Charter Eligibility Dispute Resolution Policy (“CEDRP”), ICANN’s dispute resolution policies for top-level domain names including the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (“UDRP”) and the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (“URS”) (collectively "Dispute Resolution Policies”).

“.商标” is a Top-Level Domain  based on the information shown in the Registration Proof or Application Proof. The naming requirements cover the following three aspects:

1.4.1  Registration based on a trademark name

The following shall be deemed as acceptable domain names
• Domain names consisting of the whole trademark name as shown on the Registration Proof or the Application Proof
• Registration based on a complete name which constitutes an independent part of the trademark as shown on the Registration Proof or the Application Proof. Disclaimed words in a trademark registration/application can be omitted from the domain name.

The naming sequence of the characters in a trademark shall follow the sequence shown in the Registration Proof or Application Proof.

If the Registration Proof or Application Proof does not conclusively show the sequence in which the characters of a domain name should appear, the application will be referred to an independent team of specialists within the “.商标” Domain Registry (which will comprise of trademark law specialists drawn from a global and regional pool) who may conduct independent research on how the characters are ordered, e.g. checking the trademark owner’s website.

1.4.2 Registration comprising of “a trademark name + trademark registration/ application particulars” (or “trademark registration/application particulars” + “a trademark name”)

The domain name can consist of a combination of the trademark and its registration/application particulars as specified below, provided that each part remains complete and retains the meaning in the Registration Proof or the Application Proof.

Acceptable trademark registration/application particulars are:
 • A corresponding Designated Place
 • Name of an administrative region or geographical area within the corresponding Designated Place.
 • The goods/services designated in the trademark registration or application (as per current Nice Classification)
 • Names of goods/services of a similar class to the goods/services designated in the trademark registration or application (as per current Nice Classification)
 • Name of the trademark registrant or applicant
 • A trade name or description of the nature of business which forms part of the name of the trademark registrant or applicant.

1.4.3 Length and character requirements

Length restrictions for domain names: Domain names can be from 3 to 63 ASCII characters in length. Each Latin letter, number or dash shall be counted as one character.
• When a domain name contains only Latin Letters, numbers or dashes (no Chinese characters) its length shall be restricted to between 3 to 63 ASCII characters;
• When a domain name contains one or more Chinese characters, or a combination of Chinese characters and ASCII characters, the length restriction shall remain between 3 to 63 ASCII characters. The total number of characters in the domain name shall be counted after the Chinese characters have been converted to Punycode. (Punycode is a standard for the encoding of labels in the Internationalized Domain Names in Applications (IDNA) framework which begin with XN--, as its encoding syntax defined in IETF document RFC 3492)
• Use of Latin characters without orthographic symbols shall not alter the meaning of the original characters, e.g. by removing the accent in the French language.
• Hyphens can only be used to replace special symbols such as “&”、“@” as in the name of the registered trademark/trademark application, or to link the trademark name with other permitted information.
• For a valid “.商标” domain name in simplified Chinese or in traditional Chinese characters, the corresponding traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese characters (and other variant versions of the same Chinese characters) will be reserved and not open for registration. For series trademarks comprising of trademarks in both simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese, the relevant domain name in both language versions can be activated for use.

The following domain names shall be prohibited or reserved:
• Domain names which do not form part of the trademark registration/application particulars (including but not limited to the designated goods/services or goods/services belonging to a similar class)
• Names of administrative regions or geographical areas which are outside or do not correspond to the relevant Designated Place, or names of places that induce a likelihood of confusion
• Domain names that do not constitute a complete and independent part of the trademark or the trademark application
• Any name on ICANN’s list of prohibited names, including but not limited to names of international organizations or bodies such as but not limited to the International Olympic Committee, International Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement and international intergovernmental organizations
• Domain names prohibited under local Internet rules where the domain name is being used
• Domain names consisting of solely geographical names/generic terms suggestive of the industry or the regional industry
• Domain names which consist of only a term or terms prohibited by laws or regulations anywhere in the world
• Domain names that are deemed to be conflicting with the interests of the public and society
• Other domain names that should be reserved or should not be registered as decided by the “.商标” Domain Registry in its discretion
• The above requirements on prohibited names shall apply irrespective of whether or not a trademark registration has been obtained or has been applied for.
• The “.商标” Domain Registry shall have the final say in respect of the above requirements, and shall have an absolute discretion to approve or reject domain name registrations.

1.6.1 “.商标” domain name registrants relying on a valid trademark registration

The abovementioned registrants shall provide the following documents:
 (i) Scanned copy of the applicant’s identification:
 Including but not limited to its business license, business registration certificate, organization code certificate, or personal identity card as the case may be;
 (ii) Scanned copy of a valid trademark certificate
 (iii) Scanned copy of other Registration Proof (if applicable):
 Including but not limited to proof of trademark renewal, transfer, variation, etc.;
 (iv) Scanned copy of the signed “.商标” Domain Registration Undertaking

OR

(i) Scanned copy of the applicant’s identification:
 Including but not limited to its business license, business registration certificate, organization code certificate, or personal identity card as the case may be;
 (ii) Scanned copy of Application Proof:
 Including but not limited to proof of acceptance or submission of the trademark application, trademark application form;
 In case the acceptance notice of the trademark application does not show a name that corresponds to the domain name applied for, the trademark application form shall be submitted).
 (iii) Scanned copy of the signed “.商标” Domain Registration Undertaking

1.6.2 Authorized applications

Applicants relying on an authorized application shall provide the following supporting documentation:
 (i) Scanned copy of the signed “.商标” Domain Registration Authorization Letter
 (ii) Other evidential materials mentioned above in 1.6.1

1.6.3 Use of Registration Proof or Application Proof

If any of the required documents are lost or destroyed or cannot be submitted on reasonable grounds, “.商标” domain name applicants may submit other legal and valid documents as Registration Proof or Application Proof, including but not limited to trademark records obtained from the database of the relevant Designated Place. The “.商标” Domain Registry has the discretion as to whether or not to accept such alternative proof.

1.6.4 Required evidential materials translation

If any of the documents required are not in Chinese or English, the “.商标” Domain Registry shall request the “.商标” domain name registrant to provide a translation of such documents and any other supporting evidence.

1.7.1 Registration and Renewal Period

The term of registration and status for a domain name shall be reflected in the WHOIS record.
 Domain name registrations based on trademark Registration Proof are subject to a fixed registration duration of ten (10) years for the first-time registration. Registrants can choose to renew a domain at any time after the first year and the total registration period shall not, at any time, exceed a total of 10 years.
 Domain name registrations based on proof of a Trademark Application can have a registration term of 1-2 years, with a renewal period of up to 2 years where the total registration period does not exceed 2 years. Renewals can be made within 30 days of the domain’s expiry date provided that the trademark application used for the initial registration is still valid. If at any time during the registration period, a registrant’s trademark application is approved and results in a registered trademark by a recognized intellectual property organization of the relevant Designated Place, the registrant can submit the registered trademark proof to their registrar and, after being approved by the registry, the domain name will be removed from "server hold" status and have full DNS control and privileges.
 The registrant shall be responsible for maintaining that the registered trademark/trademark application used for the “.商标” domain name registration is valid and in effect. If the Registry discovers that the registered trademark/trademark application used for the “.商标” domain name registration is no longer valid due to failure to renew its validation in accordance with the requirements of the Designated Places, a notification will be sent to the registrant and the relevant domain name will be placed in "server hold" status (prohibited from resolving, renewal, update and transfer). The relevant domain name will only be removed from "server hold" status provided that the registrant submits proof of a valid registered trademark/trademark application to the Registry and is validated.
 The life cycle of a “.商标” domain name follows the ICANN’s relevant requirements for new gTLDs. If a domain name registration has not been renewed and expires, the Registrar may, according to the relevant ICANN requirements and its own operating circumstances, delete the domain name concerned at any time within 45 days after the expiry of the domain name, provided that the Registrar shall use reasonable means to communicate to the registrant the policy for domain name deletion. Registrants should pay attention to that policy of the Registrar to prevent loss caused by any deletion.
 Registrars/Resellers will send renewal notices to domain name registrants before the expiration of their “.商标” domain name. The “.商标” Domain Registry shall bear no liability for any failure by a registrant to receive a renewal notice which results in the deletion of the domain name. However, a registrant shall not raise a claim after the expiration of a domain name registration based on the fact that it has not received a renewal notice. The re-registration of domain names shall comply with the “.商标” Domain Registry’s domain name registration policy and shall be subject to eligibility checks.

1.7.2  Suspension and Cancellation

In accordance with this “.商标” Domain Registry Policy, ICANN requirements, requests from domain name dispute resolution service providers, notifications by courts or administrative bodies of the place of use of the domain name, or other circumstances deemed appropriate by the Registry in its sole discretion, the “.商标” Domain Registry may suspend, cancel or transfer a registered “.商标” domain name, in order to (i) correct mistakes made by the Accredited Registrars or the “.商标” Domain Registry when processing the domain name registration, or (ii) to deal with issues relating to the validity and subsistence of the underlying trademark, e.g. expiry or cancellation of a trademark registration, or (iii) if other circumstances suggesting invalidity as may be discovered by the “.商标” Domain Registry’s random check; or (iv) resolve or enforce disputes relating to a registered “.商标” Domain; or (v) prevent the non-payment of the registration fee; or (vi) comply with relevant laws, governmental regulations or requirements, or law enforcement requirements; or (vii) avoid civil or criminal liabilities of the “.商标” Domain Registry or its affiliates, subsidiaries, offices, directors or employees.

1.7.3  Change of registrant particulars

Any change to the registrant particulars of a registered “.商标” domain name shall require the submission of supporting evidence and the approval of the “.商标” Domain Registry or the Accredited Registrars.

1.7.4  Registrar transfer

Registrar transfer, i.e. transfer of management of a domain name to another Registrar, should be done in accordance with the ICANN transfer policy available at this link. The transferor Registrar and the transferee Registrar shall follow the above procedures and provide the necessary support to the domain name registrant.

1.7.5  Transfer of domain name ownership (“registrant transfer”)

A registrant transfer can only take place after the “.商标” Domain Registry has examined and approved the proof of transfer of the underlying trademark registration or application issued by a recognized intellectual property organization of the relevant Designated Place, or the transfer is between two parties who own registrations/applications in respect of identical trademarks. The new domain name registrant must also submit domain name registration information which is in compliance with this Registration Policy.

In light of the ICANN requirement and to uphold consumer interests and public interests such as intellectual property rights protection and law enforcement, the “.商标” Domain Registry shall operate as a "thick" “.商标” Domain Registry and set up a WHOIS database, in which the information (in English and Chinese) submitted by the domain name registrant shall be available for public search at port 43 at: whois.nic.商标, including the domain name, name of the registrant, telephone number, fax number, email address, registration date, expiry date, DNS information. Accredited Registrars shall collect such WHOIS information from the registrants and ensure their completeness and accuracy.

The “.商标” domain name database shall contain WHOIS information of at least the following four categories, namely:
 1.Registrant contact information
 2.Administrative contact information
 3.Technical contact information
 4.Billing contact information

Only one named person is needed for each category. If Privacy/Proxy Service is enabled for a “.商标” domain name, the registrant name shall remain the same as the owner of the registered trademark/trademark application used for the “.商标” domain name registration.

The same person or organization can be named as the designated person for all four categories. There can only be one Registrant contact associated with each domain name registration (who must be the person supported by the Registration Proof or Application Proof). The format of the WHOIS information must comply with ICANN’s requirement in this link.

Only the following characters are accepted in the WHOIS contact information fields:
 • Latin characters: a through z or A through Z
 • Numerical: 0 through 9
 • Keyboard symbols: .,&#()-_'~`!@$%^*+={ }[ ]|:;<>?/\"<

Specifically, non-Latin characters cannot be displayed in the “.商标” Domain Registry’s database.

In case of interruption or inability to use registered “.商标” domain names for over 24 consecutive hours due to the “.商标” Domain Registry’s fault or force majeure events (including natural disasters, riots, interruption of telecommunications services, etc.), the “.商标” Domain Registry will make an announcement on its website and automatically extend the registration duration according to the affected period. When calculating the affected period, time periods of less than 12 hours will not be counted, whereas time periods of 12 hours or more but less than 24 hours will be counted a one day.

To the extent allowed under the applicable laws, the “.商标” Domain Registry shall not be liable for any special or general damage or loss, whether contractual, tortious or otherwise, in relation to the registration of a “.商标” domain name. In any event, the “.商标” Registry’s liability for damages shall be limited to the amount of registration fee or application fee received by the “.商标” Domain Registry.

The “.商标” Domain Registry will set up a hot line and an email address to receive complaints about the quality of services. Complaints received shall normally be dealt with within 5 working days.

The “.商标” Domain Registry shall supervise the conduct of Accredited Registrars and shall take appropriate action as provided in the Registry-Registrar Agreement against their breaches of this Registration Policy.