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The Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) is a centralized database for validated trademarks, created by ICANN to support rights protection mechanisms in new gTLDs. It is operated by Deloitte and IBM.
Based in Belgium, TMCH launched in 2013 during the rollout of the new gTLD program. It serves as a verification layer for services like DPML, AdultBlock, and BrandLock. The TMCH does not block domains directly but enables trademark holders to access sunrise registrations and domain blocking programs across multiple registries.
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