Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names and no official Register of domain names. The University of the South Pacific is the Fijian country-code manager and maintains a Register of the .fj domain name.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .fj  

Sub-domains: .biz.fj; .info.fj; .name.fj; .com.fj; .pro.fj; .org.fj; .net.fj  

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: yes for .gov.fj; .ac.fj; .mil.fj; and .school.fj 

Local presence: not required.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes, if it meets the requirements of the Trademarks Act.

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.

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

Registration Authority

Authority name: The University of the South Pacific.

Internet address: www.usp.ac.fj