Buying a dot IE domain name under the "Discretionary Name" category

Buying a dot IE domain name under the "Discretionary Name" category

General Information
This new category has been implemented to facilitate applicants who previously were unable to apply under the existing domain name categories and who were also not defined by the current classes of applicants as specified on our website. For example, parishes, religious sects, residents associations, applications for school projects, exhibitions, expos, concerts, miscellaneous projects, events, corporate/business brands etc.

Following much representation from the business community the IEDR recognises that, in certain instances, there is a need for domain names relative to brands. However the IEDR is also mindful of possible conflicts in the area of TMs and Intellectual Property Rights. As a first step in accommodating the above the IEDR will accept domain name applications for brands where such applications are accompanied by a letter from a firm of Patent Attorneys, solicitors, registered audit ors, tax consultants, where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead chartered accountants or a corporate official demonstrating the need for the requested domain name.

To ensure compliance with all Intellectual Property requirements the IEDR reserves the right to deactivate/delete the domain names (s) should it be successfully challenged by a third party. Where any such brand domain name is challenged the IEDR will seek the advice of one or more independent Patent Attorneys.

Required [Faxed] Documentation
A signed letter on headed paper from a bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s), where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead, or relevant professional body/association or solicitor(s) confirming the applicants eligibility and claim on the proposed domain name.

High quality brochure/promotional material or other demonstration or other demonstration of significant investment in the project, expo, or event may be sufficient.

Any other supporting documentation that the Registry deems acceptable.

Where the applicant is a natural person: The applicant must provide adequate documentary evidence of a correspondence address within the 32 counties of Ireland (the island of Ireland) and the applicant?s legal name. Acceptable documentation would include a copy of the applicant's passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate.

Where the applicant is a sole trader: Documentation to show that the applicant is trading in Ireland. A copy of a VAT registration certificate or a signed letter on headed paper from an Irish bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s), where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead, or solicitor(s) confirming that the person (sole trader) is currently trading in Ireland.

Where the applicant is a body corporate the Registry requires, if the company is more than 2 months old, the company registration number must be included in the domain name application form. If the company has been registered within the last 2 months, the applicant must supply a copy of the company's certificate of incorporation.

Where the applicant is an unincorporated association: A signed letter on headed paper from an Irish bank manager, firm of chartered accountant(s), registered auditor(s), tax consultant(s), where the tax advisor identification number is displayed on the letterhead, or solicitor(s) confirming the association's name and legal status as an unincorporated association. In some cases, a copy of the association's constitution may be acceptable.

Where the applicant is an educational institution: A signed letter on educational institution letterhead confirming that the applicant is an educational institution, their name and entitlement to register a domain name in this category.

Where the applicant is a state agency: A signed letter on relevant government department letterhead confirming that the applicant is a state agency, the name they wish to register and an explanation of the name.

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