LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has opened a public comment proceeding on proposed updates to the Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements (TMCH Requirements), according to the official website of ICANN.

The TMCH Requirements describe the detailed requirements for registry operators in relation to their Sunrise and Trademark Claims periods. Updates include the implementation of Sunrise Final Recommendation #8 from the first phase of a Policy Development Process (PDP) on a Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs and revisions to account for the next expansion of the gTLD space.

Open for Submissions Date:

Tuesday, December 18, 2025.

Closed for Submissions Date:

Thursday, January 27, 2026.