Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .ge
Sub-domains: .com.ge; .edu.ge; .org.ge; .net.ge; .pvt.ge; .school.ge
Applicant: domestic individuals and legal entities. Foreign entities can apply for registration under .ge and .com.ge domains.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: 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 court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (variation of UDRP) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Authority name: Caucasus Online LLC.
Internet address: https://nic.ge