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Early Access Program (EAP)
Donuts Inc., one of the largest portfolio applicants of new gTLDs, has launched a brand new domain-blocking program designed to help companies protect their brands and IP rights. DPML stands for Domains Protected Marks List. The DPML program prevents cybersquatting by allowing brand and trademark owners to block all second level registrations across all Donuts TLDs with one trademark submission! DPML protects trademark holders at a fraction of what it would cost to defensively register all Donuts TLDs individually. Donuts has applied for over 300 new gTLDs and is estimating to open over 200 new gTLDs.
Overview
EAP ....
HEXONET EAP SERVICE
- Resellers can process DPML applications through HEXONET via API or Control Panel
- RegistrarOC clients can submit DPML applications through HEXONET API
- Individual clients can submit DPML applications through HEXONET
Benefits for Trademarks Registered with DPML
- Brand owners can not only protect their trademarks, but also keywords that contain the trademark.
- Using the DPML is a more cost effective alternative to defensively registering multiple domain names
- Single registration covers ALL of Donuts' new gTLDs.
- Convenient 5-year term reduces the headaches of having to renew each year (longer terms available).
- DPML block can be removed (on a per TLD basis) should the trademark holder decide to register the domain (resolve) for use.
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Is there any notification that an override fee is going to be charged?
The amount of the override fee is in the domain:check command. If a registrar submits a valid SMD file at any time (during sunrise or after), and that name is blocked by a DPML, the registrar will be notified that an override fee will occur, and that registrar has to accept the fee before the override can occur (domain registration is completed). If the registrar accepts the fee and proceeds with a registration, they will be charged an override fee. but they will have a warning.
Are override fees charged during a sunrise registration?
During Sunrise, registrars are already obliged to submit a SMD file so if someone has already blocked a domain through a DPML, will they be charged an override fee along with the sunrise participation fee?
No override fee occurs during sunrise. If you have a valid SMD and use it during the sunrise phase you only pay the Sunrise Participation Fee (which happens to be the same amount as the override fee).
What are the restore fees of a DPML block? Does it include a 1-year renewal?
If the block is restored during the regular lifecycle of the Restore-Grace-Period, the fee is $40 plus a one-year renewal, just like a domain name. If the block is not restored inside the RGP, regular prices apply for a "new" block.
You say we should warn our client if he request a DPML on a premium name (the block will not be valid). Will Donuts provide a list of premium names?
Yes, Donuts will provide to Registrars a list of all premium names as soon as those lists are complete. As a guideline, generally, the terms on the premium list will be generic terms. For example we will not put "BMW" on the premium list.
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