Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .do
Sub-domains: .web.do; .art.do; .sld.do; .mil.do; .com.do; .edu.do; .gov.do; .gob.do; .org.do; .net.do
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 (variation of UDRP) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Authority name: Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM).
Internet address: www.nic.do