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: .ly
Sub-domains: .com.ly; .edu.ly; .id.ly; .gov.ly; .med.ly; .net.ly; .org.ly; .plc.ly; .sch.ly
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: only required for new registrations shorter than four symbols long.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one to five years.
Renewal/maintenance: one to five years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: General Post and Telecommunication Company.
Internet address: www.nic.ly