Domain Names

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.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Offshore Information Services, sponsored by the Government of Anguilla. 

Internet address: http://nic.com.ai