Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .bm
Sub-domains: .com.bm; .org.bm; .net.bm; .edu.bm
Applicant: corporations, charities and individuals.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: required. However, a foreign trademark owner may obtain registration through a Bermuda fiduciary.
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: resolution through court or through mediation center.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.
Authority name: BermudaNIC, which is administered by the Intellectual Property Department of the Registry General.
Internet address: www.bermudanic.bm