Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .sd (also available in Arabic).
Sub-domains: .com.sd; .net.sd; .org.sd; .edu.sd; .med.sd; .tv.sd; .gov.sd; .info.sd
Applicant: for .sd companies, organizations or individuals may apply; for each sub-domain there are special rules concerning the applicant. The applicant must have a bona fide intention to use the domain name on a regular basis.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required.
Domestic trademark right: not required for 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 Khartoum Trade and Intellectual Property Court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Sudan Internet Society (SIS).
Internet address: www.domains.sd