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: .cz
Sub-domains: available, but not registrable.
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 year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the domain name Registrar, the Arbitration Court, or the State Court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (arbitration) before CZ.NIC.
Authority name: CZ.NIC, z.s.p.o.
Internet address: www.nic.cz