Domain Names
Legal Basis
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: .ve
Sub-domains: .com.ve; .net.ve; .org.ve; .info.ve; .co.ve; .web.ve; .gov.ve; .gob.ve; .edu.ve; .mil.ve; .tec.ve; .bib.ve; .int.ve; .firm.ve; .store.ve; .arts.ve; .nom.ve; .rec.ve
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required, but local representation in Venezuela is recommended.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
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.
Authority name: La Comision Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL).
Internet address: https://nic.ve