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# Registry Onboarding: Step 1
# Registry Onboarding: Step 1
# [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] (approx. 6 weeks)
# [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] (approx. 6 weeks)
# TMCH Integration Testing
# Transition to [[IANA]] (approx. 4-6 weeks)
# Transition to [[IANA]] (approx. 4-6 weeks)
# Delegation
# Delegation
#Registry Onboarding: Step 2
#Registry Onboarding: Step 2
#Registry Onboarding: Step 3
##TMCH
##TMCH
## Sunrise (min. 60 days)
## Sunrise (min. 60 days)
==Registry Onboarding: Step 2==
==Registry Onboarding: Step 2==
*Step 2 of Registry Onboarding starts at delegation.
*Step 2 of Registry Onboarding starts at delegation.
*It mainly involves using the information provided in Step 1 to institute service infrastructures.<ref name="Transcript"></ref>
*It mainly involves using the information provided in Step 1 to institute service infrastructures.<ref name="transcript"></ref>
*See ICANN 48's [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en Contracting and Registry Onboarding Presentation] for an overview of the complete list of infrastructures set up during Step 2.
*See ICANN 48's [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en Contracting and Registry Onboarding Presentation] for an overview of the complete list of infrastructures set up during Step 2.
==Integration Testing==
==Registry Onboarding: Step 3==
*Step 3 can begin "as early as delegation." <ref name="transcript"></ref>
**TLD Startup Information Form: outlines the Sunrise, Claims, and other registration periods for the new TLD, in addition to describing the registry's policies, such as any specific restrictions on registration during the Sunrise and Claims Periods. <ref>PDF http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/rpm-requirements-faqs-12nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements Frequently Asked Questions</ref> It should also include certification that the registry has passed TMCH Integration Testing. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
*** A sample (pdf) of Donuts Inc.'s [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/gallery/gallery-startup-info-17nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form for .gallery]
*** A sample (.docx) of dotShabaka's [http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries/xn--ngbc5azd Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form]
** Launch Program Application: can be completed anytime after the contracting process has begun and needs to be submitted to ICANN before the Sunrise Period starts. <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse PDF Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements: Approved Launch Program Application Process </ref>
***[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/launch-application-process-12nov13-en.pdf Launch Program Application (PDF)] provided by ICANN.
***A sample (pdf) of dotShabaka's [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/xn--ngbc5azd/xn--ngbc5azd-launch-policy-23oct13-en.pdf Launch Policy]
=== Trademark Clearinghouse ===
=== Trademark Clearinghouse ===
*Registries can send a Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form to ICANN after delegation. This form outlines the Sunrise, Claims, and other registration periods for the new TLD, in addition to describing the registry's policies, such as any specific restrictions on registration during the Sunrise and Claims Periods. <ref>PDF http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/rpm-requirements-faqs-12nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements Frequently Asked Questions</ref> ICANN then will schedule dates that fit the TMCH requirements with IBM. Both the registry and IBM will the confirm the dates. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
*After the 7 day window ICANN uses to process the TLD Startup Information, it then will schedule dates that fit the TMCH requirements with IBM for the 90 day claims period. Both the registry and IBM will the confirm the dates. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
*An update from the TMCH indicates that it will continue to provide notice to trademark holders if an individual registers domains matching their TMCH stored trademark after the 90 day period required in the new gTLD program ends. <ref>http://domainnamewire.com/2013/12/13/a-little-bit-more-about-the-trademark-clearinghouses-extended-alert-service/ Allemann, Andrew. Retrieved on 13 Dec. 2013</ref>
*An update from the TMCH indicates that it will continue to provide notice to trademark holders if an individual registers domains matching their TMCH stored trademark after the 90 day period required in the new gTLD program ends. <ref>http://domainnamewire.com/2013/12/13/a-little-bit-more-about-the-trademark-clearinghouses-extended-alert-service/ Allemann, Andrew. Retrieved on 13 Dec. 2013</ref>