.TEL Sunrise FAQ
It is period of time when the .tel registry allows only trademark holders to register .tel domains.
Who verifies .tel Sunrise applications?
Validation Agent "Deloitte" verifies all Sunrise applications.
Why should a Trademark holder apply for their .tel domain name during the Sunrise period?
As a registered trademark holder it is important to protect your trademarks. By submitting your application during the Sunrise period you will ensure the best chance of successfully registering your registered trademarks as a .tel domain name. As the .tel domains are not website based and do not allow for visual customization using your logos and visual identifiers it will help prevent your names and marks from being used by others.
Where can I find the Trademark information for my .tel Sunrise application?
Some trademark links are provided as below:
- U.S. trademarks
- United Kingdom
- Canadian Trademarks
- Australia
- Germany
- Ireland
- Benelux Office for Intellectual Property
- Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market
- World Intellectual Property Organization
Is there a challenge period for Sunrise applications?
Yes there is a challenge period of 10 calendar days following the date of publication of the validation results in the online database. This will be done through the Validation Agent "Deloitte".
When does a trademark need to have been registered for it to be valid?
The application of a trademark needs to be filed before the 30 May 2008 and needs to be registered prior to the date the Sunrise application is submitted.
If a company has a US State trademark. Is that a valid trademark?
No, only trademarks with national effect may register during Sunrise.
Is a Service mark a valid trademark?
Yes, so long as it has national effect.
What information needs to accompany a Sunrise application?
All Sunrise applications must contain the following information: Trademark name, country of registration, date of registration, the registration number and the applicant's capacity i.e. owner, licensee or assignee.
What documentation is needed for Sunrise?
Documentation is only needed if the Validation Agent requests further information. This request will be made to your registrar.
What is the term for registration of a .tel domain during Sunrise?
Three (3) years is the registration period.
Are you allowed register different spellings of a trademark in Sunrise?
No, all Sunrise applications must be identical to all text or word elements contained in the eligible trademark.
If the trademark contains special characters (such as - ! % © ^ or & ), how should it be registered?
The character can be eliminated, transcribed or replaced with a hyphen.
The trademark may be registered without such elements or replaced by conventionally accepted spellings (such as "ae").
Can figurative signs and logos be registered during Sunrise?
Yes, figurative signs and logos can be registered during Sunrise, if the sign exclusively contains a name or if the word element is predominant and can be separated and if the alphanumeric characters are in the same order as the domain that is being applied for in Sunrise and if the general impression of the word is apparent and cannot be misread.
Are transfers allowed during the Sunrise period?
No, transfers are not allowed during the Sunrise period.
How and to whom do I make a payment for a Sunrise reconsideration proceeding?
Sunrise reconsideration proceedings are conducted by the Validation Agent, Deloitte. As your registrar we will collect the money from you then forward it onto Deloitte.
