Legal and Branding
- Can I trademark a domain name with a new TLD?
Yes, but a trademark protects the brand name itself, not the domain extension. You can trademark the distinctive part of your domain if it meets legal standards, regardless of the TLD. - What are the rules for registering a .gov domain?
Only U.S.-based government entities—federal, state, local, and tribal—can register .gov domains. You must verify your government status and get approval from the .gov registry, which is managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).