bignews.pay

Trademark holders should use the trademark fast-track on domain.pay instead of waiting: https://domain.pay/register. domain.pay can route the request through the TMCH/SMD-based priority process when the .PAY label matches the trademark and the registry rules allow it.

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY registry and defines the priority rules, but you submit your SMD for bignews.pay through NicNames as your registrar. NicNames validates the SMD and passes the qualifying claim to the registry. You do not deal with Amazon Registry Services directly for bignews.pay. Register via NicNames at https://domain.pay/register.

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

The Trademark Clearinghouse generally validates registered marks, not mere pending applications, so a pending filing usually cannot produce an SMD to claim bignews.pay. You need a validated TMCH record for the bignews mark first. If your application matures and is validated, you can then pursue priority on bignews.pay at https://domain.pay/register.

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.