Editing DPML (section)

== General FAQs == 

'''Are there any exclusions?'''

Previously Registered Domains:  A term will not be blocked in any TLD where that term is already registered as a domain.  If a domain is initially excluded from DPML because it is already registered, a rights holder may still subscribe to DPML (and block the term in all other Donuts TLDs).  If the previously registered domain expires or is deleted, DPML protection will then automatically apply to that TLD.

Premium Domains:  In Donuts TLDs, most domains are priced as standard.  However there are a limited number of higher-priced premium names.  DPML blocks terms for standard priced names only.

Other Sunrise Rights:  Another trademark holder with Sunrise rights for a term may register that term as a domain name, even when a DPML subscription exists for it.  This is known as a âDPML Overrideâ.

'''What is a DPML Override?'''

A DPML block on a specific domain may be overridden and the domain registered by a mark owner with Sunrise rights to the applicable domain (a âDPML Overrideâ).   A DPML Override can be performed at any time and can be initiated by a mark holder of the DPML blocked term.  The party performing an DPML Override must have an exact match, Sunrise-eligible trademark for the domain (i.e., the overriding party must have a valid SMD File issued by the TMCH).

'''Is there Whois output for DPML?'''

Yes, the Whois output identifies the DPML block holder for the blocked domain and states that the domain is blocked from registration.

'''Do DPML account holders need be current in the TMCH?'''

Yes.  The trademark should remain current in the TMCH throughout the life of the DPML block.  Donuts may elect to remove a DPML block for certain domains if the corresponding mark is not kept current in the TMCH.

'''Are there character limitations?'''

One and two character DPML terms are not permitted.  Three character DPML terms are permitted but only as an exact match of the trademark.

'''DPML Services in Control Panel'''

You can access a general overview (history) of your DPML block creations by going to Manage Products / Domain Block / List Domain Blocks. Please note: all successful DPML block creation requests lead to a regular domain with the extension '.dpml.zone'. The domain will be visible in the domain list about 10 minutes after the successful DPML block creation.  The contact details, creation date, expiration date can be reviewed in the domain list. The DPML block can basically be updated and renewed like a domain.

'''Is there a list of covered TLDs?'''

Yes, there is one provided by Donuts, which has been updated since their acquisition and migration of Afilias domains. [[Media:TLDs_and_Subzones_Included_in_DPML_as_of_November_16.pdf|Donuts TLD list]]