Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC
Overview
- .商标 is an internationalized gTLD (IDN) whose string translates to "trademark" in Simplified Chinese.
- It was applied for under ICANN's New gTLD Program to serve trademark holders and provide trademark-related information to Greater China and global Chinese-speaking markets.
- Registry operator: Hu Yi Global (registry provider: Hu Yi Global).
- ASCII (ACE) representation: .xn--czr694b
History
- Applied for as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program (application disclosed during Reveal Day, 13 June 2012).
- Contract (Registry Agreement) with ICANN signed on 16 January 2014.
- Delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 22 May 2014, completing activation of the string.
Usage and Audience
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Target audience:
- Global trademark holders seeking to present accurate, trademark-specific information to Greater China and other Chinese-speaking markets.
- Organizations and entities concerned with intellectual property protection and trademark verification in Chinese-language contexts.
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Stated mission and goals (from the application):
- Provide leading registry services for trademark holders.
- Reduce intellectual property rights issues related to trademarks and improve global cooperation on IP.
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Registry background (as provided in the application materials):
- Hu Yi Global was founded in 2001 and is described as a major Internet addressing and intellectual property protection service provider.
- Related entities (Guangdong Hu Yi and subsidiaries) are cited with large customer and employee bases and accreditations (e.g., CNNIC for .CN registrations).
Registration Rules
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Registration is a two-step process:
- Registration through an accredited .商标 registrar (using registry protocols).
- Eligibility Verification conducted by the registry or a designated third party.
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Eligibility requirements and verification:
- Each registrant must be confirmed as a trademark holder through the eligibility verification process.
- Verification uses various sources to confirm the authenticity, accuracy and validity of identities and documentation submitted.
- All registrations are individually reviewed and must pass the eligibility verification before activation.
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Operational detail:
- Newly registered .商标 domains are placed in server hold status until the verification process is completed.
SEO and Brand Impact
- Positioning: .商标 is positioned as a specialized gTLD for trademark holders and IP protection, intended to convey accurate, trademark-specific information to Chinese-speaking audiences.
- Intended benefits cited by the applicant include reducing trademark-related disputes and improving trust and cooperation in cross-border intellectual property matters.
Operator
Internet DotTrademark Organisation Limited
Whois
% IANA WHOIS server % for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org % This query returned 1 object domain: 商标 domain-ace: XN--CZR694B organisation: Internet DotTrademark Organisation Limited address: Level 20, One International Finance Ctr, 1 Harbour View Street address: Central address: China contact: administrative name: President organisation: Internet DotTrademark Organisation Limited address: Rm 1502, Building 7, No. 9 Shouti South Road address: Haidian District address: Beijing address: China phone: +86.1056279700 e-mail: icann@trademarkdomain.com contact: technical name: International BD Manager organisation: Internet DotTrademark Organisation Limited address: Rm 1502, Building 7, No. 9 Shouti South Road address: Haidian District address: Beijing address: China phone: +86.1056279700 e-mail: icann@trademarkdomain.com nserver: A.ZDNSCLOUD.CN 203.99.24.1 nserver: B.ZDNSCLOUD.CN 203.99.25.1 nserver: C.ZDNSCLOUD.COM 203.99.26.1 nserver: D.ZDNSCLOUD.COM 203.99.27.1 nserver: F.ZDNSCLOUD.CN 116.169.54.111 nserver: G.ZDNSCLOUD.COM 223.72.199.37 nserver: I.ZDNSCLOUD.CN 2401:8d00:1:0:0:0:0:1 nserver: J.ZDNSCLOUD.COM 2401:8d00:2:0:0:0:0:1 ds-rdata: 61001 8 2 b4dea8c89ab832565a80719c8af8fb5d7ed535a9c3e2361d8b494d45f6a05d5a whois: status: ACTIVE remarks: Registration information: created: 2014-05-08 changed: 2024-12-17 source: IANA