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How do I register a .PAY domain with a trademark?
Trademark holders should use the trademark fast-track on domain.pay instead of waiting: https://domain.pay/register. domain.pay can route the request through the TMCH/SMD-based priority process when the .PAY label matches the trademark and the registry rules allow it.
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Partners like banks and processors increasingly expect brands to control their payment-facing names, so demonstrating ownership of compositions.dot signals diligence over the compositions.dot payment surface. It shows NicNames takes payment trust seriously. https://domain.pay/
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During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.
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