Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist, e.g. procedure for using trademarks, service marks, appellations of origin of goods and trade names as an address on the Internet.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .kg
Sub-domains: .mil.kg; .com.kg; .edu.kg; .gov.kg; .org.kg; .net.kg
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: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: AsiaInfo Telecommunication Enterprise.
Internet address: www.cctld.kg