Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's a DOMAIN!

Well, technically the kiwi (small flightless bird grounded in New Zealand) does not fly but the new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) .kiwi may get off to a flying start.

For those that do not follow the sport of cricket, the word kiwi is also the nickname for a New Zealander.

.kiwi launched its Sunrise on 16 January 2014, which will end on 17 March 2014. During this period trade mark owners from across the globe with a validated trade mark can apply to register a .kiwi domain name matching their trade mark, such as lexsynergy.kiwi.

.kiwi does not have a local presence requirement although it is focused on providing New Zealanders, New Zealand businesses and brands with a unique online presence.

Read more about .kiwi at lexsynergy.com/kiwi

Lexsynergy is an accredited .kiwi registrar and trademark clearinghouse agent and able to assist you in securing your trade marks within this new gTLD.

Email brandprotection@lexsynergy.com should require assistance or advice on how to protect your trade marks within the new gTLDs.