TMCH, who can apply explains that TMCH is a trademark protection program and that all registered trademarks can apply to this protection program. Through the TMCH protection system, owners receive early notice when third parties attempt to register domain names using their brand names in newly released domains.
What documents are required for TMCH registration?
TMCH registration documents typically include the following:
- Certified trademark registration certificate,
- Press release or public announcement showing the trademark has entered commercial use,
- Photographs of the business premises and images of signage associated with the trademark,
When these documents are scanned and uploaded to the system, the application form must also include key information such as the trademark name, owner name, trademark class and industry, contact email address, and company address. Providing accurate contact and trademark details ensures timely notifications and correct protection scope.
How is a TMCH registration completed?
To register with TMCH, applicants usually follow these steps:
- Visit the registration page by accessing the service provider link (example link shown in the original guidance: https://www.isimtescil.net/markatescil/),
- Enter the trademark name into the search or input field on the displayed page and click the “add to cart” or equivalent option,
- Complete the application form with identity details, payment card verification (for fee processing), trademark name, and details about the trademark’s sector and use, then click “register” or the corresponding submission control,
- Upload the scanned supporting documents (certificate, press materials, signage photos) in the designated upload area and save the submission by clicking “save” or “submit”.
Following these steps registers the trademark in the protection program under a paid arrangement. Once registered, the system monitors domain registrations and immediately notifies the trademark owner if someone attempts to use the brand name in a new domain, enabling rapid response.
Why enroll in the TMCH program?
Key reasons to register with TMCH include:
- Early awareness of new top-level domain launches and available namespace extensions,
- Priority or advantages when asserting rights before general registration periods open,
- Ability to file objections or take action quickly upon receiving domain registration alerts,
- Starting certain WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) dispute procedures without submitting physical evidence first in some cases,
- Strengthening and preserving your brand value under international trademark protection mechanisms.
Registering with the TMCH program is a proactive measure to protect a trademark across global domain spaces and to reduce the risk of cybersquatting or unauthorized uses that could harm reputation and revenue. The program is particularly valuable for brands operating internationally or planning digital expansion across multiple country and generic top-level domains.
Can TMCH registration be completed by delivering documents in person?
TMCH registration cannot be completed by hand-delivering documents. Registration and payment steps are performed online. Fees for domain monitoring and notification services are processed electronically during the online application, typically via credit or debit card verification and secure payment information. This online-only workflow ensures that notifications, updates, and evidence handling are standardized and traceable.
Once the registration is active, the TMCH system monitors the internet for domain names and websites that use the trademark. If an address is registered under the trademark name or if counterfeit product listings and fraudulent sites appear using the brand name in a domain, the TMCH system issues alerts so owners can respond quickly and pursue appropriate enforcement, including domain dispute procedures where applicable.