Am I eligible for DPML?
Note: This article covers Melbourne IT DPS customers only.
In order to purchase a domain protected mark list, the following are required;
1. You must own a trademark
You must own a registered trademark in order to purchase DPML. This trademark can be used to purchase a DPML block for;
- New gtld domains exactly matching your trademark
- New gtld domains that contain your trademarked term within the domain name
2. Register your trademark with TMCH
Upon registering your trademark with TMCH, you will be provided with a SMD file. This SMD file must be submitted to DONUTS for verification purposes to authenticate you as the trademark holder, and allow you to proceed with the purchase a DPML block. For more information about TMCH, please click here.
3. Character Limitations on DPML Terms
The word or string that you want to apply a DPML block on must be at least 3 characters long. For trademarks that are exactly 3 characters long, they can only be an exact match of the DPL term.
Examples
Trademark | DPML Term | Validity |
---|---|---|
Yahoo | yahoo | Yes - exact match |
Yahoo | yahooooo | Yes - DPML term contains the trademark |
Apple | myapple | Yes - DPML term contains the trademark |
IBM | ibmservices | No - 3 character trademarks must be an exact match of the DPML term |
Verizon | ver1zon | No - not exact match / containing trademark |
AMEX | myamexcard | Yes - DPML term contains the trademark |
UnitedParcelServices | unitedparcelsservices | No - not exact match / containing trademark |
For more information, please contact your Account Manager.
Updated 2 months ago