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Trademark holders can record their mark in the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) and use a Signed Mark Data (SMD) file to claim germano.dot during priority phases. This gives verified rights-holders a chance to secure germano.dot ahead of the general public. See current options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

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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.

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