Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .gt 

Sub-domains: .com.gt; .net.gt; .ind.gt; .org.gt; .edu.gt; .gob.gt; .mil.gt 

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: can be brought before the court.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

Other dispute providers: CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution; National Arbitration Forum; Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG).

Internet address: www.gt