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Trademark fast-track (priority window closed)

Trademark holders could register inside the .PAY priority window ahead of general availability. The window has closed — pre-ordering is the remaining route.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $700 + $700/yr renewal

You brought the SMD — we handled the registrar submission during the priority window. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $3,200 + $700/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling — offered while the window was open. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about apo.pay

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for fraud prevention?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Does pre-ordering apo.pay cost anything if it succeeds?

If your pre-order for apo.pay succeeds, you pay the listed registration price, with the standard pre-order at $100; if it fails, the attempt is refundable per policy. You are only charged for a name you actually receive. See pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for card processing?

No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Why might apo.pay reduce friction at checkout?

When the address itself is apo.pay, customers immediately understand they are in a payment flow, removing a moment of doubt. A clean, on-brand URL for apo also feels safer than an unfamiliar long link. Less hesitation can mean a smoother checkout.

For point-of-sale payments, how exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.