Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .bi 

Sub-domains: .co.bi; .com.bi; .edu.bi; .gov.bi; .info.bi; .or.bi; .org.bi 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: two years.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Centre National de l’Informatique.

Internet address: www.nic.bi