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: .mr (also available in Arabic).
Sub-domains: .org.mr; .edu.mr; .perso.mr
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required, but a local representative must be appointed.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: University of Nouakchott (NIC Mauritanie).
Internet address: www.nic.mr