Editing DPML

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<div style="font-size: 160%;">Domains Protected Marks List (DPML)</div><br/>

<em>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. Their current DMPL product covers over 235 extensions, and includes former Rightside TLDs.</em>


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==Overview==
DPML Applications can be submitted directly through HEXONET.  Prior to submitting a DPML Application, the trademark holder must first register a mark with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), a service that HEXONET also provides. The mark must be registered according to the "use" standard, which is the same standard for registration during the Sunrise period. Once the TMCH has validated a mark, a SMD File (signed mark data file) will be issued, which can be used to submit a DPML Application.  Each DPML Application must (i) include one or more SMD files corresponding to the applied-for label(s) and (ii) meet the qualifications specified by ICANN and detailed in the TMCH Guidelines (may change from time to time).  Once the DPML subscription is complete, the trademark term is blocked from registration in all Donuts' TLDs for an initial period of five years. It is important to remember that a block is not a registered domain. Therefore, it cannot be used for a website or for email, and it does not resolve.

===HEXONET DPML 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 protect their trademarks in one action. 
* 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.

== 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]]

== Billing FAQs == 

TBA 

<!-- ===When a domain that is already blocked by a DPML, will override fees + registration fees be charged?===

The override fee is the same cost as the sunrise participation fee, so you can think of it as an everlasting sunrise for SMD holders.

===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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== DPML Block Override == 

When a trademark holder has a valid SMD file for a label block via a DPML, are DPML override is used to register the exact string associated with the valid SMD file.  For example, registering "bugatti.international" when there is a DPML block on "bugatti".  The rules for DPML Block Overrise are as follows:

* The SMD file must exactly match of the registering label
* The domain name must not already be registered 
* Anyone with a valid SMD file can override any matching domain. This is not limited to the one that created the DPML block in the first place
* A CheckDomain command will show 'not available'
* Charges for are similar to Sunrise application pricing and must be ordered similar to sunrise registration
* Only TLDs from the DONUTS registry supports DPML blocks. This includes all former Rightside TLDs. 
* In addition to the valid SMD file, acceptance of the claims notice is required

See DPML Block Override API commands in the API Documentation.



== API Documentation == 

'''NOTE ABOUT DPML ZONES:'''
<PRE>
The DPML zone for DONUTS: .dpml.zone
</PRE>


'''DPML - Check Domain(s) (DPML zones):'''
<PRE>
[COMMAND]
command = CheckDomain
domain = my-brand.dpml.zone
EOF

[RESPONSE]
CODE=210
DESCRIPTION=Domain name available
PROPERTY[REASON][0]=
EOF 
</PRE>


'''DPML - Add Domain Application (DPML Block):''' 

 * AddDomainApplication command 
 * A valid SMD file must be provided
 * Class for DONUTS DPML BLOCKS - BLOCK_DPMLZONE
 * Generic class 'BLOCK' may also be used

<PRE>
[COMMAND]
COMMAND = AddDomainApplication
CLASS = BLOCK
DOMAIN = example.dpml.zone
OWNERCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
ADMINCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
TECHCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
BILLINGCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
PERIOD = 1Y
SMD=
...

With multiple SMD Files:
SMD0 = .........
SMD1 = .........
SMD2 = .........
SMD3 = .........
SMD4 = .........
SMD5 = .........
...
</PRE>


'''DPML Block Override - Get a Claim-Key:'''
<PRE>
[COMMAND]
command = CheckDomain
domain = bugatti.international
phase = claims
EOF

[RESPONSE]
CODE=211
DESCRIPTION=Claim exists
PROPERTY[CLAIMKEY][0]=2014041600/a/c/1/rBEn1kz2kRMUYVRMYB
EOF
</PRE>


'''DPML Block Override - Get a Claim-Notice:'''
<PRE>
[COMMAND]
command = StatusTMDBClaim
claimkey = 2014041600/a/c/1/rBEn1kz2kRMUYVRMYB
EOF

[RESPONSE]
CODE=200
DESCRIPTION=Command completed successfully
PROPERTY[NOTICE-ACCEPT-ID][0]=9a34ecd50000000000015907711
PROPERTY[NOTICE-CREATEDDATE][0]=2014-04-16 00:00:00
PROPERTY[NOTICE-EXPIRATIONDATE][0]=2014-04-18 00:00:00
PROPERTY[NOTICE-TEXT][0]=%0aTRADEMARK%20NOTICE%0a%0aYou%20have%20received%20this...
PROPERTY[NOTICE-XML][0]=%3c%3fxml%20version%3d%221%2e0%22%20encoding%3d%22UTF%2d8...
EOF
</PRE>


'''DPML Block Override - Register the domain as DPML OVERRIDE:'''
<PRE>
[COMMAND]
COMMAND = AddDomainApplication
CLASS = SUNRISE
DOMAIN = bugatti.international
PERIOD = 1Y
OWNERCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
ADMINCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
TECHCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
BILLINGCONTACT0 = <CONTACT>
NAMESERVER0 = <NAMESERVER>
NAMESERVER1 = <NAMESERVER>

NOTICE-ACCEPT-ID =
NOTICE-EXPIRATIONDATE =
NOTICE-ACCEPTEDDATE =    (optional)

SMD0 = vZGluZz0iVVRGLTgiPz4KPHNtZDpzaWduZWRNYXJrIHhtLTgiPz4KPHNtZDpzaWduZWRNYXJrae7
SMD1 = YW1zOnhtbDpucZDpzaWYW1zOnhtbDpucZDpzaWduZWRNYXJrIHhtLTgiPz4KPHNtZDpza4YW1zOn
SMD2 = YtYmMxNy04YjdiMjRlNmRkMGQiPjxzbWZDpzaWduZWRNYXJrIHhtLTgiPz4KPHNtZDpzaTEzODY5
SMD3 = ...
</PRE>