Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .pg
Sub-domains: .com.pg; .net.pg
Applicant: individuals and legal entities either established in Papua New Guinea or with local interests, with a bona fide intention to use the domain name on a regular basis.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: 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: two years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: can be brought before the court or settled by arbitration.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: PNGUT (Papua New Guinea University of Technology).
Internet address: www.unitech.ac.pg