Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .lc 

Sub-domains: .com.lc; .org.lc; .net.lc; .co.lc; .l.lc; .p.lc; .edu.lc (only available to local educational institutions); .gov.lc (only available to local government departments/agencies).

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: one to ten years.

Renewal/maintenance: one to nine years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.

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

Registration Authority

Authority name: NIC LC, sponsored by the University of Puerto Rico. 

Internet address: www.nic.lc