Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .ai
Sub-domains: .off.ai; .com.ai; .net.ai; .org.ai
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: two years.
Renewal/maintenance: two years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court, but Registrar's action or dispute resolution are ideal options.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Authority name: Offshore Information Services, sponsored by the Government of Anguilla.
Internet address: http://nic.com.ai