Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is still currently no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .lr
Sub-domains: .com.lr; .edu.lr; .gov.lr; .org.lr; .net.lr
Applicant: companies and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: required. Must be from an organization with a demonstrable intent to use the domain name on a regular basis on the Internet.
Domestic trademark right: must have a Liberian trademark or company.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: no. Multiple domains are allowed.
Notes: in respect of the “.lr” ccTLD, authorities are still not accepting applications to register domain names. In respect of all the sub-domains, the applicant must be a legal entity/company registered with the country’s authority to obtain a domain name. In most cases, the domain name must resemble the organization’s name. Third-level domain names have also been registered.
Registration, Protection
Duration: n.a.
Renewal/maintenance: n.a.
Dispute about ownership: n.a.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Data Technology Solutions, Inc.
Internet address: http://psg.com/dns/lr/