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from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about cognis.dot

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run when choosing settle.pay?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How can a QR code campaign use cognis.dot?

Encode cognis.dot into a QR code on posters, receipts, or packaging so a scan lands on a payment page with a name people can also type by hand. The .PAY ending reassures scanners that the destination is a pay step. Get the name at https://domain.pay/register.

For payroll disbursements, when is the .PAY Sunrise period?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

What is the safest way to secure cognis.dot as a trademark owner?

As a trademark owner, the safest path to cognis.dot is to record your cognis.dot mark in the TMCH, obtain a valid SMD, and submit it through NicNames as soon as the priority phase opens. This gives cognis.dot the validated-rights advantage over public registrations. Begin securing cognis.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1 for a crypto or DeFi product?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.