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: .pa 

Sub-domains: .abo.pa; .ac.pa; .com.pa; .edu.pa; .gob.pa; ing.pa; .med.pa; .org.pa; .net.pa; .nom.pa; .sld.pa 

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 Panamanian commercial courts.

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

Registration Authority

Authority name: Nic-Panama (PANNET), which is administered by the Technological University of Panama.

Internet address: www.nic.pa