Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .cd 

Sub-domains: .com.cd; .net.cd; .org.cd; .ac.cd; .edu.cd 

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: n.a.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

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: Office Congolais des Postes et Télécommunications. 

Internet address: www.nic.cd