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The '''Trademark Clearinghouse''' ('''TMC''' or '''TMCH''') is a database of trademarks that will be established by [[ICANN]] in order to enhance the protection of [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] on the Internet.<ref>[http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/03/icann-to-create-trademark-clea.php techdailydose.nationaljournal.com]</ref> The main role of TMCH is to serve as a central repository for the information related to the rights of trademark owners to be stored, authenticated and distributed.<ref>[http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/1971874/icann-creates-trademark-clearinghouse v3.co.uk]</ref><ref>[http://www.infolawgroup.com/tags/trademark-clearinghouse/ infolawgroup.com]</ref> When a customer attempts to register a new domain and the domain matches up with a trademark existing in the TMCH, the customer will receive a warning that the creation of the domain may be considered [[cybersquatting]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/trademark-clearinghouse-coming-in-october/ Trademark Clearinghouse coming in October, domainincite.com]</ref> Use of the TMCH is required for all new [[gTLD]] [[Registry|registries]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-rfp-clean-12nov10-en.pdf Draft Applicant Guidebook, November 12, 2010; Retrieved June 1, 2011]</ref>

The '''Trademark Clearinghouse''' ('''TMC''' or '''TMCH''') is a database of trademarks that will be established by [[ICANN]] in order to enhance the protection of [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] on the Internet.<ref>[http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/03/icann-to-create-trademark-clea.php techdailydose.nationaljournal.com]</ref> The main role of TMCH is to serve as a central repository for the information related to the rights of trademark owners to be stored, authenticated and distributed.<ref>[http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/1971874/icann-creates-trademark-clearinghouse v3.co.uk]</ref><ref>[http://www.infolawgroup.com/tags/trademark-clearinghouse/ infolawgroup.com]</ref> When a customer attempts to register a new domain and the domain matches up with a trademark existing in the TMCH, the customer will receive a warning that the creation of the domain may be considered [[cybersquatting]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/trademark-clearinghouse-coming-in-october/ Trademark Clearinghouse coming in October, domainincite.com]</ref> Use of the TMCH is required for all new [[gTLD]] [[Registry|registries]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-rfp-clean-12nov10-en.pdf Draft Applicant Guidebook, November 12, 2010; Retrieved June 1, 2011]</ref>

ICANN originally estimated that the TMCH would become operational in October 2012. It was announced that 9 applicants were being vetted to provide services..<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> On June 8, 2012, ICANN announced that it had selected [[Deloitte]] and [[IBM]] to serve as the managers of the TMCH. Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services will serve as provider of the Trademark Clearinghouse’s authenticator/validator services. IBM will provide technical database administration services. Both companies are expected to subcontract [[IPClearingHouse]] (CHIP) in order to facilitate theses services.<ref>[http://www.natlawreview.com/article/icann-s-trademark-clearinghouse-update ICANN’s Trademark Clearinghouse: An Update, natlawreview.com]</ref>

ICANN originally estimated that the TMCH would become operational in October 2012. It was announced that 9 applicants were being vetted to provide services.<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> On June 8, 2012, ICANN announced that it had selected [[Deloitte]] and [[IBM]] to serve as the managers of the TMCH. Deloitte Enterprise Risk Services will serve as provider of the Trademark Clearinghouse’s authenticator/validator services. IBM will provide technical database administration services. Both companies are expected to subcontract [[IPClearingHouse]] (CHIP) in order to facilitate theses services.<ref>[http://www.natlawreview.com/article/icann-s-trademark-clearinghouse-update ICANN’s Trademark Clearinghouse: An Update, natlawreview.com]</ref>

The most recent launch date for the TMCH is March 26th, nearly a month ahead of when the [[ICANN Board]] is set to recommend the first New gTLDs for implementation.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11980-trademark-clearinghouse-to-open-march-26 Trademark Clearinghouse to Open March 26, DomainIncite.com] Retrieved 25 Feb 2013</ref>

The most recent launch date for the TMCH is March 26th, nearly a month ahead of when the [[ICANN Board]] is set to recommend the first New gTLDs for implementation.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11980-trademark-clearinghouse-to-open-march-26 Trademark Clearinghouse to Open March 26, DomainIncite.com] Retrieved 25 Feb 2013</ref>