Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .sl
Sub-domains: .com.sl; .org.sl; .net.sl; .edu.sl
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required.
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: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Authority name: AFcom (SL) Ltd., committed by the National Telecommunication Committee (NATCOM).
Internet address: www.nic.sl/domain