What is a domain name and why does it matter?
A domain name is an Internet address used to find a company or product online. A domain name is an important part of a company’s brand, marketing communications and IP portfolio. A domain name creates visibility and awareness and protects the company’s digital identity. A well-selected and registered domain name helps customers find the correct website. A domain name may be used fraudulently, so it is important to register the name carefully and on time.
Domain name and the law
– what do you need to know?
Domain names are governed by the Finnish Domain Name Act. The registration procedure is determined by the domain name extension:
- .fi domain: Finnish domain name governed by the Finnish Domain Name Act
- .com, .net, .eu: commercial or regional domain names governed by different parties
Domain names are governed by the Finnish Domain Name Act. The registration procedure is determined by the domain name extension:
- .fi domain: Finnish domain name governed by the Finnish Domain Name Act
- .com, .net, .eu: commercial or regional domain names governed by different parties
The most important regulations for .fi domain names:
- 2–63 characters
- May contain letters, numbers and a hyphen
- May be the name of a person or company
- May not resemble someone else’s registered trademark or name without an acceptable reason
- 2–63 characters
- May contain letters, numbers and a hyphen
- May be the name of a person or company
- May not resemble someone else’s registered trademark or name without an acceptable reason
Registering and managing your domain name
The domain name registration is valid for a limited time and must be renewed regularly. Our services cover:
- Registration of domain names (e.g. .fi and .ru)
- Domain name maintenance and renewal
- Assistance in resolving domain name disputes and defending your brand
The domain name registration is valid for a limited time and must be renewed regularly. Our services cover:
- Registration of domain names (e.g. .fi and .ru)
- Domain name maintenance and renewal
- Assistance in resolving domain name disputes and defending your brand
Service area includes
- Advice on a domain name strategy (e.g., .com, .fi, .eu, .asia, etc.)
- Domain name registration for client
- DNS management and technical support
- Protecting a brand across countries with different extensions
- Proactive brand protection (defensive registrations)
- Monitoring new registrations (e.g., typosquatting, cybersquatting)
- Reporting potential infringements and analyzing risks
- UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) complaints
- National dispute resolution (e.g., for .fi domains, through the Finnish Communications Agency)
- Negotiation, settlement, and possible acquisitions
- Coordinating your domain name and trademark portfolios
- Consolidation, transfers, and registering changes