Domain Names

– 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.

Registration Authority

Authority name: ADSIB (Nic Bolivia).

Internet address: www.nic.bo