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, such as the Terms and Conditions of Register.BG Ltd.
Filing
Registrable country code top-level domain name: .bg (also available in Cyrillic .бг).
Sub-domains: available.
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: no.
Local presence: required. Non-EEA registrants need to have an appointed representative with an address within the EEA.
Domestic trademark right: required for foreign entities or individuals to obtain domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes, provided it fulfills the requirements of the Trademark Law (e.g. for distinctiveness).
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: optionally one, two, three, five or ten years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before Register.BG Ltd.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: not available, but an administrative procedure other than UDRP is available before Register.BG Ltd.
Authority name: “Register.BG” Ltd.
Internet address: www.register.bg