Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names, except the registration guidelines.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .kw
Sub-domains: .com.kw; .org.kw; .net.kw; .edu.kw; .gov.kw; .ind.kw
Applicant: for .ind.kw individuals can apply; for other sub-domains, only legal entities can apply.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: 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: two years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority.
Internet address: https://citra.gov.kw