Domain Names

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.

Registration Authority

Authority name: General Post and Telecommunication Company.

Internet address: www.nic.ly