ICANN estimates that the TMC will become operational in October 2012. Currently there are five companies out of nine original applicants in the running for TMC operator; ICANN expects to make its final decision in February.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/board-briefing-materials-4-05jan12-en.pdf New gTLDs: Trademark Clearinghouse Implementation, ICANN Board minutes, 1/5/12]</ref> | ICANN estimates that the TMC will become operational in October 2012. Currently there are five companies out of nine original applicants in the running for TMC operator; ICANN expects to make its final decision in February.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/board-briefing-materials-4-05jan12-en.pdf New gTLDs: Trademark Clearinghouse Implementation, ICANN Board minutes, 1/5/12]</ref> |