ME Sunrise Begins May 6
DBMS is now accepting applications for the new Montenegro .ME ccTLD. The Sunrise period for trademark owners starts on May 6, 2008 and extends through May 16, 2008 .ME is expected to be in high demand for both personalized web addresses and for businesses. The extension will enable the creation of numerous catch phrases for marketing purposes, and companies are advised to register early to reserve key domain names.
Due to the expected demand, customers are encouraged to submit applications as far in advance of the Sunrise application deadline as possible. Please note; orders that are placed in advance of the registry processing period will be indicated with an "On Hold" status In the DBM. The status will update once the registry begins processing applications. Contact your client service manager for special pricing for this in-demand domain name.
The complete .ME roll-out schedule is as follows:
May 6 to May 16: General Sunrise Period. During this time, anyone with a trademark is eligible to apply for a .ME domain name. Applicatons must be in by May 16. Five year minimum registration is required.
May 20 to June 6: Sunrise auctions will begin for names that received multiple applications. .ME domain names that receive only one application will be awarded.
June 6 to June 24: Landrush for the general public. Anyone who doesn't have a trademark, but is interested in a specific .ME domain name, can apply during this period. Two year minimum registration required.
June 26 to July 15: Names for which there was only one application during the Landrush Period are allocated. Landrush auctions will begin for names that received multiple applications.
July 17: Open Registration. Domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Two year minimum registration is required.
