Registry Operators

Registry operators are the organizations that maintain the master database of all domain names registered under a particular generic top-level domain (gTLD).

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Trademark Clearinghouse Requirements

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A set of trademark protections were developed by the ICANN community for incorporation into the New gTLD Program and include both trademark claims and sunrise services, which are required for all new gTLDs. These final RPM Requirements are part of all Registry Agreements and include practical details of implementing sunrise services and claims services processes.

The following are applicable to Registry Agreements not part of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round:

The following is applicable to Registry Agreements entered into in connection with the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round: