Safeguard your brand from online threats with robust and proactive protection measures.

The Trademark Clearing House (TMCH) is an official mechanism established for protecting trademark owners within the framework of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) TLD program. It is a centralized worldwide database which comprises registered trademarks before this registry. Some of the advantages provide the priority registration for domain names, and to alert in the event of a similar application submitted by a third party.

This TMCH responds to the complexity of regulating all ongoing activities on internet. Protecting your trademark on the Internet against third parties who want to register a very similar domain name can be a very complicated task.

The TMCH mechanism is managed by the ICANN, which is responsible, among other functions, for the international administration of top-level domain names on the Internet.

How does it work?

Through the registration of trademarks in the TMCH database, ICANN cross-checks the information with the requested domain names. In this way, if a domain name is detected that could infringe a registered trademark, the owner will be notified of the possibility to block the domain name.

How can we help you?

We take care of registering your trademark in the TMCH and renew the registration for 1, 3 and 5 years depending on the case. Our expert team oversees analyzing the numerous alerts that may be received and we filter them to inform you of those that are detrimental to your trademarks. We also take care of collecting and filing the necessary proof of use of your trademark for the renewal.
Our team specializes in attending this type of contingencies regarding TMCH controversies. Our tailored assessment consists in the detailed study, case by case, of each controversy, to provide with due care, the legal analysis and protection that your IP Rights carry.