12 Frequently Asked Questions About .УКР Domain Registration
We've compiled the most frequently asked questions our clients have about registering .УКР domains. We think this article will be helpful. If you have any questions about .УКР domains that we haven't answered here, please leave them in the comments.
1. Why register a .УКР domain based on priority?
Priority domain registration is necessary to protect the legal rights of similar trademarks for goods and services before these domains become available for general registration. Therefore, the main purpose of registering .УКР during the priority period is to protect your interests, specifically to prevent your domain from being registered by a competitor or a malicious actor.
Cyrillic domains are very easy to pronounce, easier to remember, and easier to use in advertising.
2. How to register a .УКР domain under a TM under priority registration?
Procedures may vary between registrars: .УКР domain registration can be done through the standard domain order form or through a dedicated .УКР registration page. When placing an order, be sure to include your trademark information.
You can check the trademark details throughUkrpatent database.
To register a .УКР domain on NIC.UA,Place an order for the .УКР domainon a special page, then enter the data for priorityin his officeand pay for the order.
3. Is it possible to use non-Cyrillic trademarks to obtain priority in .УКР domains?
Yes, .УКР domains can be registered using Cyrillic characters or characters in other languages. In this case, the domain will be registered in Cyrillic. The main rule is that the phonetic part of the trademark must match the domain name.
For example, the owner of the Renault trademark can register the RENO.UKR domain.
4. If my trademark is in Latin, how should I correctly transliterate it for the .УКР domain?
There are no uniform rules for reverse transliteration, and according to Ukrainian legislation in the field of intellectual property protection, the trademark owner independently determines the phoneme of its use.
5. Is registration possible if a trademark contains both Cyrillic and Latin parts (for example, TM "STARO STARO")?
Yes. .УКР domain names do not allow the mixing of characters, so the Latin part of the trademark must be transliterated into Cyrillic characters. For the STARO trademark, its owner would be able to register the domains staro-staro.ukr or staro.ukr, as the word "STARO" is the trademark's main distinguishing feature.
6. Can I register a .УКР domain using a trademark that only has one letter or number?
Yes, you can. Of course, if you have a suitable trademark ;) Examples of already registered domains: 5.ukr, f.ukr
7. If a trademark contains the ©, ®, ™ symbols, should they be included in the domain name?
Not necessarily. The trademark owner determines its usage independently, and the phonemes of the specified characters may or may not appear in the domain name.
8. Should the trademark name be fully reflected in the domain name?
Not always. Trademarks have a distinctive feature—the part of the trademark that distinguishes it from others. It's important that the trademark's distinctive feature be reflected in the domain.
For example, the owner of the PUPKIN chain of electric kettle stores will be able to register the following domains: pupkin-chain-of-electric-chainikov-stores.ukr or pupkin.ukr, but will not be able to register chain.ukr or store-of-electric-chainikov.ukr, or electric-chainikov.ukr.
In controversial or ambiguous cases (for complex trademarks), the final word remains with the Domain Administrator.
9. If my trademark is read as the name of a country or city, can I register a .УКР domain?
No. Registration of domain name categories consisting of names of countries, cities, regions, etc. is already open, but applicants and registrants in these categories may only be official representatives of states or individuals who have received consent from local governments or their executive bodies.
Therefore, if your trademark is read as the name of a locality or region (for example, "Crimea," "Dnepropetrovsk," or "Italy"), but you do not have additional permission from government agencies, your application for registration of such a domain will be denied.
10. Who is the domain registered to and what documents are required?
By default, a domain is registered to the trademark owner. If there are multiple owners, registration can be done in the name of one of them (any of those listed on the certificate). If a domain is registered in the name of the trademark owner, no additional documents are required, as the owner's information is obtained from the Ukrpatent or Wipo database.
If you wish to register a domain name in the name of a representative, you must provide a copy of the license agreement with your application, which clearly states that the licensee has the right to register domains.
11. I pre-ordered a .УКР domain, but I don't have a trademark or have just applied for one. Can I register a domain in the .УКР zone?
No. Unfortunately, at this stage of pre-registration, you cannot register a domain in the .УКР zone without a trademark registration certificate. You will only be able to register a .УКР domain once registration becomes open.
12. How do I transfer a pre-order for a .УКР domain to another user on the NIC.UA website?
Sendsupport servicean email asking you to transfer your order and specify the login (e-mail) of the current account - which contains the pre-order for the domain - and the login of the account to which you want to transfer the order.
We'll send you a request via the first email. Please reply without deleting your conversation history. After receiving your confirmation, we'll transfer your pre-order to the account you specified.
Official rules for the .УКР domain
Knowledge Base of the .УКР domain registry operator
Special thanks to the staffNIC.UA support services
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About the stages of priority registration of .УКР domains
P.S.: By the way, the priority registration period for .УКР domains for trademark owners ends on December 4th. Hurry to get your .УКР domain. And if you don't have a trademark,leave a request for pre-registration. Good luck! ;)
