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The .ie top level domain is normally used to register domains for Companies, Organisations or Individuals who are based in or have a substantial connection to Ireland.
Depending on the applicants legal status, ie company, club, individual etc. there are various categories under which the applicant may register the domain name. For example, a Company may register its own name as a domain, it could register a business name if it has a different registered business name, a trademark it owns or even the name of a product or service it supplies. Whatever the category the applicant is registering under, they must be able to support the application by providing some information or proof of their claim. This is usually very straightforward, for example a Company registering its Company name would just need to provide their Registered Company Number. More details of the categories under which domains can be registered are available below.
It should be noted that an applicant not resident in Ireland must also provide evidence of a substantive connection with Ireland – for example, evidence of trading with Ireland.
The domain is identical to or obviously derived from a Registered Company Name (limited or publically quoted company etc – not a Trading-as name) registered with the companies registration office or equivalent body in your state. If you are based outside Ireland or the UK, you can submit documentary evidence from the relevant authority in your country such as a copy of your certificate of incorporation.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence).
The domain is identical to or obviously derived from a Registered Business Name (Trading-as name) registered with the companies registration office or equivalent body in your state. An Irish company can simply provide their business name registration number and details will be verified online. If you are based outside Ireland, you can submit documentary evidence from the relevant authority in your country, or a signed letter from your bank manager, solicitor or accountant on their headed paper confirming that you trade under this name.
The domain is identical to a registered Irish or Community Trademark (or UK trademark if you are based in Northern Ireland). The applicant should provide their registered trademark with their application. Trademarks from other countries are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland”.
If the domain does not fall under any of the categories above, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Please note that discretionary names usually cannot be registered by individuals.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence).
The domain is identical to or obviously derived from a Registered Business Name (Trading-as name) registered with the companies registration office or equivalent body in your state. A sole trader can provide their business name registration number which will be verified online. If you are based outside Ireland, you can submit documentary evidence from the relevant authority in your country, or a signed letter from your bank manager, solicitor or accountant on their headed paper confirming that you trade under this name.
The domain is identical to a registered Irish or Community Trademark (or UK trademark if you are based in Northern Ireland). You should supply your registered trademark with your application. Trademarks from other countries are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland”.
If the domain does not fall under any of the categories above, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Please note that discretionary names usually cannot be registered by individuals.
The domain name is identical to or obviously derived from the name of a school, college or other educational institution.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence).
The domain is identical to a registered Irish or Community Trademark (or UK trademark if you are based in Northern Ireland). You should supply your registered trademark with your application. Trademarks from other countries are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland”.
If the domain does not fall under any of the categories above, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Please note that discretionary names usually cannot be registered by individuals.
The domain name is identical to or obviously derived from the name of a State Agency, Government Department etc.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence).
The domain is identical to a registered Irish or Community Trademark (or UK trademark if you are based in Northern Ireland). You should supply your registered trademark with your application. Trademarks from other countries are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland”.
If the domain does not fall under any of the categories above, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Please note that discretionary names usually cannot be registered by individuals.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of an incorporated association such as a Club, Society etc.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence).
The domain is identical to a registered Irish or Community Trademark (or UK trademark if you are based in Northern Ireland). You should supply your registered trademark with your application. Trademarks from other countries are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland”.
If the domain does not fall under any of the categories above, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Please note that discretionary names usually cannot be registered by individuals.
A personal name is a domain name that is identical to or very closely derived from a persons real name. A form of identification or utility bill in your name will need to be supplied.
The domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence).
The domain is identical to a registered Irish or Community Trademark (or UK trademark if you are based in Northern Ireland). You should supply your registered trademark with your application. Trademarks from other countries are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland”.
If the domain does not fall under any of the categories above, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Please note that discretionary names usually cannot be registered by individuals.
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