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Trademark Clearinghouse(TMCH)
A mechanism of the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program designed to help protect the rights of trademark holders. The Trademark Clearinghouse verifies and records rights information from all over the world. This verified information is used during domain name registration processes, especially when new gTLDs launch.