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Secure your TLD With a Trademark

Web3 is transforming the internet, and TLDs like ‘.yourbrand’ are valuable tools. To protect your Custom TLD ownership, trademark it in order to get legal protection. At Freename, we simplify trademarking so you can grow your brand. Let’s explore TLD trademarks and their importance for Web3.

Ready to protect your TLD? Contact our Trademark Department at [email protected] to get started.

What is a Trademark?

A TLD trademark protects your web address (e.g., ‘.apple’), keeping your brand secure and distinct. giving you full control.

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How doesIt Work?

Trademarking a TLD gives you exclusive rights to use, license, and sell domain names under that TLD, ensuring brand protection.

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Check TLD
Availablility

Easily search for available Web3 TLDs using Freename’s search bar. Once you find the one you want, you can securely purchase and own it forever.

Submit Application

Contact Freename’s trademark team, you can file your TLD for trademark registration with the relevant intellectual property offices (for example, USPTO or EUIPO).

Keep itSafe

Getting approval is just the beginning. With Freename.io, you’ll receive alerts if someone tries to register a similar domain. We’re here to help with any issues.

Why Trademarking Your TLD

Trademarking your TLD adds value by securing exclusive rights, boosting credibility, and protecting against copycats. It transforms your TLD into a trusted, legally protected digital asset that enhances brand authority and market potential.

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Stop Brand
Imitation
Lots of cybercriminals use unregistered TLDs to create fake websites. They may use .app1e instead of .apple to fool people. But trademarking your TLD creates a legal barrier that helps prevent these scams.
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Build
Web3 Trust
With a trademarked TLD, you can show that your business is professional and trustworthy. This may attract partners, customers, and investors to your network.
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Earn with
Assurance
There are more advantages of a trademarked TLD. You can also allow others to register domains under your TLD and keep control over pricing, rules, and quality standards.

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Questions

Can You Trademark a TLD? Yes, you can! Trademark offices allow TLDs to be protected if they are distinctive and in active use. While generic terms like .shop might be examined more closely, branded TLDs like .starbucks are usually approved.
How to Trademark a Top-Level Domain?
  1. First, confirm that your TLD is unique.
  2. Then, apply to the appropriate trademark offices.
  3. Work with legal experts, such as the team at Freename, to meet all requirements.
  4. If you need assistance, email us at [email protected] for personalized guidance.
What If Someone Registers a TLD Matching My Existing Trademark?

Let’s say someone tries to register '.cocacola' while you already own the 'Coca-Cola' trademark, you have options to take action. You can:

  • File a challenge through ICANN’s Legal Rights Objection (LRO) process.
  • Request to suspend or transfer the unauthorized TLD.
  • Take legal action to claim damages.
Trademark a Top-Level Domain (TLD): Protect Your Brand