AmiWiki:Eu addresses

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The registration of a .eu domain is regulated by the regulation (EC) No 733/2002. There are following dates for registration:

 	7 Dec 2005 	Sunrise 1
	7 Feb 2006 	Sunrise 2
	7 Apr 2006 	After Sunrise

During Sunrise 1 phase, applications can only be made from:

Public Bodies for for domain names that correspond with:

1. The full name of a public body; or
2. the acronym by which a public body is commonly know; or
3. if applicable, the territory which is governed by a public body.

A ‘Public Body’ is the name of that body, for example, the City of Luxembourg, or the acronym under which it is known, for example ‘SNCF’ (the French Railways). Applicants are only accepted from the public bodies concerned.

Owners of Registered Trademarks for domain names that EXACTLY correspond with:

1. Registered EU Member States national trademarks; or
2. registered EU Community trademarks.

May be applied for by the holder/licensee of the trademark. A ‘Registered Trademark’ is a National Trademark listed in any European Union country Trademark Register, or a European Community Trademark listed in their Register, in both cases that has completed the official waiting period for any Oppositions to be filed.

see http://www.europeregistry.com/domains/domains-eu.aspx

I think we are not qualified for to register in Sunrise 1 phase. We may register a free .org|.net address.