Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .vn
Sub-domains: available (also available in Vietnamese).
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: can be brought before the court, or be settled by arbitration or mediation procedures.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none, but a Dispute Resolution Policy is provided by VNNIC.
Authority name: Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC).
Internet address: www.vnnic.vn