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TMCH (Trademark Clearinghouse)

A global repository of verified trademarks used during new gTLD launches. Trademark holders can register their marks in the TMCH to receive sunrise registration priority and ongoing notifications when matching domains are registered. It helps protect brands in the expanding domain namespace.

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Reverse Hijacking

Reverse Hijacking (also known as reverse domain name hijacking or RDNH) refers to an unethical and unjust action where a trademark owner attempts to secure a domain name by making false cybersquatt...

Quick Flip

A domain investment strategy focused on buying and reselling domains within a short timeframe, often days to weeks, for a modest profit.

TLS

TLS is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communications over a computer network. It's the successor to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). When a domain uses TLS, it means that data se...

NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)

A legal contract requiring parties to keep transaction details confidential, common in high-value domain sales.

SERP

Search Engine Results Page

New gTLD

Generic top-level domains introduced through ICANN's expansion program starting in 2014, including .app, .blog, and .shop.