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What is a TMCH SMD file and where do I get one for guardians.dot?

A TMCH SMD file is a Signed Mark Data file issued by the Trademark Clearinghouse confirming you own a mark matching guardians.dot; it is required for trademark-priority on guardians.dot. You obtain it by validating your trademark with the Clearinghouse. Then start guardians.dot priority at https://domain.pay/register.

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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.