This first phase of the registration process, known as a sunrise
period, will last until 6th February 2006, after which the second
phase will kick in, allowing company names and artistic names to be
registered too.
After two months, from 7th April, registration will be open to
all.
The .eu sunrise period follows the standard process for new
domain name roll-outs, letting owners of registered trade marks,
organisations and companies protect their domain names against
abusive registrations by cybersquatters. During this period
applicants have four weeks to provide proof of their existing
rights. If they cannot comply, the names will be released for
others to register.
All phases will follow a first-come-first-served principle.
Parties interested in registering a domain should consult an
accredited registrar – a list of which is available from the EURid
website. EURid warns that the cost of registering a .eu domain will
vary according to registrar.
