Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .bt
Sub-domains: .com.bt; .gov.bt; .edu.bt; .org.bt; .net.bt
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Local presence: required.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: DrukNet, Bhutan Telecom Ltd.
Internet address: www.nic.bt