Companies urged to secure eu domain names

The first phase of eu domain name registration begins today, with EU Internet, an Irish accredited registrar appointed to manage eu domain applications.

From now until February 7, only certain rights holders, such as trademark owners and public bodies will have their applications validated.

Immediately after this, businesses will be allocated their domain names and eventually, from April 7 2006, applications from everyone in the European Union will be validated.

Phelim O’Connell, managing director of EU Internet said: “We have seen a surge of applications in recent days from companies and public organisations looking to secure their eu domain. We would advise Irish businesses to waste no time in making an application as domain names will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.”

Irish businesses looking to secure their .eu domain name will be required to submit their application through an accredited registrar.