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The full breakdown of pricing and fee structuring can be seen [http://www.trademark-clearinghouse.com/pdf/TMCH_fee_structure_21-01-2013.pdf here].
The full breakdown of pricing and fee structuring can be seen [http://www.trademark-clearinghouse.com/pdf/TMCH_fee_structure_21-01-2013.pdf here].
===Lowered Price===
A new pricing structure was announced in March 2013. The basic fees of $145 to $94 per mark remain the same but discounts were made more accessible. The changes were to the "status points" program that accumulate with the more trademarks submitted, the five tiers of discounts were brought down; for example, the first discount tier is now accessible at 1,000 status points rather than 3,000.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/12339-trademark-clearinghouse-lowers-prices Trademark Clearinghouse Lowers Prices, DomainIncite.com] Published March 21 Retrieved March 30 2012</ref>
==Feedback==
==Feedback==
In October, 2012, NTIA Assistant Secretary, [[Larry Strickling]] wrote to ICANN regarding its recent successes but also to implore it to continue to work on the Trademark Clearinghouse and the [[URS]]. Larry Strickling noted that ICANN had issued an update on the clearinghouse and a request for information searching for a URS services provider. NTIA encouraged ICANN to continue to allow stakeholders to evaluate and provide input on the the information presented by the applicants. It stressed that the URS was originally envisioned as an effective and low-cost alternative to the [[UDRP]], and encouraged ICANN to ensure that cost concerns were kept in mind throughout their evaluation process. NTIA also encouraged ICANN to not stop working on the [[Intellectual Property]] mechanisms as is, but continue to explore other ways of ensuring that trademarks and brands remain safe within the landscape of current and new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/strickling-to-crocker-04oct12-en Strickling to Crocker, ICANN.org]</ref>
In October, 2012, NTIA Assistant Secretary, [[Larry Strickling]] wrote to ICANN regarding its recent successes but also to implore it to continue to work on the Trademark Clearinghouse and the [[URS]]. Larry Strickling noted that ICANN had issued an update on the clearinghouse and a request for information searching for a URS services provider. NTIA encouraged ICANN to continue to allow stakeholders to evaluate and provide input on the the information presented by the applicants. It stressed that the URS was originally envisioned as an effective and low-cost alternative to the [[UDRP]], and encouraged ICANN to ensure that cost concerns were kept in mind throughout their evaluation process. NTIA also encouraged ICANN to not stop working on the [[Intellectual Property]] mechanisms as is, but continue to explore other ways of ensuring that trademarks and brands remain safe within the landscape of current and new TLDs.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/strickling-to-crocker-04oct12-en Strickling to Crocker, ICANN.org]</ref>