# What are the benefits of a Trademark Clearinghouse validated mark?

## Question

What are the benefits of a Trademark Clearinghouse validated mark?

## Answer

A mark that is validated by the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) provides the following advantages:

- The trademark holder gets the highest priority to claim his matching domain name during a registry's [sunrise period](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/is-my-validated-trademark-eligible-for-all-extensions-in-sunrise). Register yourtrademark.tld using the unique code, called SMD (Signed Mark Data), which you received after validation of your trademark.
- You will be notified if somebody registers a domain name that matches your trademark in any extension that is in the [Trademark Claims Period](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/what-is-the-trademark-claims-period).
- The trademark holder can apply for additional [trademark protection services](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/what-are-the-advantages-of-protected-marks-lists-dpml-uni-eps-and-adultblock).