Domain Names

There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .be 

Sub-domains: none.

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: available (variation of UDRP) before the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CEPANI).

Registration Authority

Authority name: DNS Belgium vzw. 

Internet address: www.dnsbelgium.be