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== Pre-Delegation Testing ==

== Pre-Delegation Testing ==

The Pre-Delegation Testing ([[PDT]]) process allows ICANN to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-26aug13-en Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing]</ref> deemed necessary to maintain a new gTLD.

The Pre-Delegation Testing ([[PDT]]) process allows ICANN to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-26aug13-en Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing]</ref> deemed necessary to maintain a new gTLD.

==Post-Delegation Processes==  

 

==Transition to Delegation==

=== Sunrise Period ===

=== Sunrise Period ===

The [[Sunrise Period]] gives trademark holders a minimum of 30 days to register domain names that match their trademarks before these names become publicly accessible.<ref name="FAQ">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/faqs FAQs: Trademark Clearinghouse]</ref> Additionally, notice must be given to all trademark holders in the clearinghouse when new gTLDs enter this process. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, p. 296 </ref>

* See [[Sunrise Period]] summary

* ICANN enforced timeline: 30 day minimum

=== Trademark Clearinghouse ===

=== Trademark Clearinghouse ===

Registries are required to submit new gTLDs to the [[Trademark Clearinghouse]] (TMC or TMCH), which was established in order to protect intellectual and trademarked property. Attempts to register a mark that is already within the system will lead to notification.<ref name="FAQ"></ref>

==Delegation==

 

== Registry Onboarding ==

== Registry Onboarding ==