Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .iq
Sub-domains: .gov.iq; .edu.iq; .sch.iq; .com.iq; .mil.iq; .org.iq; .net.iq; .name.iq
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required, but a local representative must be appointed. Foreign applicants must have a trademark or trade name registered in Iraq similar or identical to the domain name. Filing requirements for companies based outside Iraq: power of attorney (legalized up to the Iraqi Consulate); Authorization Letter (signed and bearing the company stamp); copy of applicant's similar trademark or trade name registered in Iraq; Business Registration Certificate (legalized up to the Iraqi Consulate).
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: n.a.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one to ten years.
Renewal/maintenance: one to ten years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Registration Authority
Authority name: Communications and Media Commission (CMC).
Internet address: https://cmc.iq / https://domain.iq