Domain Names
Legal Basis
The provisions of the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001 shall apply to the domain names subject to the provisions of the Third Schedule thereto.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .pk
Sub-domains: .com.pk; .net.pk; .org.pk; .edu.pk (for an exhaustive list, please consult: www.pknic.net.pk).
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.
Authority name: PKNIC.
Internet address: www.pknic.net.pk