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: .ma
Sub-domains: .co.ma; .ac.ma; .press.ma; .gov.ma; .org.ma; .net.ma
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required, but a local legal 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: available (variation of UDRP) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Authority name: The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT).
Internet address: www.registre.ma