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The '''Sunrise Period''' of domain registration is a special period during which trademark holders may preregister names that are the same or similar to their trademarks in order to avoid [[cybersquatting]]. This occurs prior to the general launch of the TLD.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/services/sunrise-period/ Minds + Machines]</ref> In order to register, the group or individual must be able to prove their prior right to the name.<ref>[http://www.eurid.eu/en/about/facts-figures/sunrise .eu Sunrise Facts]</ref> The Sunrise Period is proceeded by the [[Landrush Period]]. | The '''Sunrise Period''' of domain registration is a special period during which trademark holders may preregister names that are the same or similar to their trademarks in order to avoid [[cybersquatting]]. This occurs prior to the general launch of the TLD.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/services/sunrise-period/ Minds + Machines Sunrise Period]</ref> In order to register, the group or individual must be able to prove their prior right to the name.<ref>[http://www.eurid.eu/en/about/facts-figures/sunrise .eu Sunrise Facts]</ref> The Sunrise Period serves as a test period, and is proceeded by the [[Landrush Period]].<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/services/landrush-period/ Minds + Machines Landrush Period]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 08:42, 30 July 2011
The Sunrise Period of domain registration is a special period during which trademark holders may preregister names that are the same or similar to their trademarks in order to avoid cybersquatting. This occurs prior to the general launch of the TLD.[1] In order to register, the group or individual must be able to prove their prior right to the name.[2] The Sunrise Period serves as a test period, and is proceeded by the Landrush Period.[3]