Domain Names
Legal Basis
– Supreme Decree 26624, since May 14, 2002.
– Article 233, Decision No. 486 of the Andean Community (Cartagena Agreement), in force since December 1, 2000.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .bo
Sub-domains: available.
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, for the distinguishable part of the domain name and not for the generic part such as www or .com.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: can be made through arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution method or in ordinary court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center or other locally appointed centers.
Authority name: ADSIB (Nic Bolivia).
Internet address: www.nic.bo