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    • .abogado

    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    .abogado (Spanish for "lawyer") is a restricted generic top-level domain (gTLD) created for the legal profession. It was applied for and operated by Minds + Machines (MMX) and is intended to provide a distinct, official, and trusted online namespace for licensed attorneys, law firms and other legal professionals, particularly serving Spanish-speaking audiences.

    History

    • Registry operator: Minds + Machines Group Limited (MMX).
    • ICANN delegation: .abogado was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 15 October 2014.
    • Registry Agreement: MMX received a signed registry agreement with ICANN on 24 April 2014 after passing Initial Evaluation.
    • General availability (GA) launch date noted: 12 October 2015.
    • Registry website: nic.law
    • Public Interest Commitment (PIC) and application details were documented in the ICANN application and related records.

    Usage and Audience

    • Target audience:
      • Accredited and licensed attorneys.
      • Law firms and legal professionals seeking a professional, language-specific identity online.
      • Spanish-speaking legal markets and audiences.
    • Purpose: to increase online presence, provide a rebranded legal-services identity, and offer an official domain space that signals legal qualification.

    Registration Rules

    • Eligibility and restrictions:
      • .abogado is a restricted TLD open only to accredited lawyers, law firms and legal professionals worldwide.
      • Registrants must undergo independent third-party pre-registration verification to demonstrate a valid license to practice law in their jurisdiction.
      • Proxy registrations are not permitted.
    • Security and verification measures:
      • The registry committed to adopting multiple Security Standards developed by the Security Standards Working Group (SSWG). The application referenced adoption of Standards 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,24 and 27.
      • Electronic interfaces with bar associations or trusted repositories were planned to speed verification and registration processes.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • Brand positioning:

      • .abogado is positioned as a professional, industry-specific TLD that signals legal qualification and trustworthiness to users, especially in Spanish-speaking markets.
      • Using .abogado can help law firms and lawyers present a clear, profession-focused identity online.

    • Search and trust considerations:

      • The registry's requirement for verified credentials and the prohibition on proxy registrations aim to enhance trust and reduce misuse of the namespace, supporting brand credibility for registrants.

    Operator

    Registry Services, LLC

    Whois

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domain:       ABOGADO

organisation: Registry Services, LLC
address:      100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
address:      Tempe AZ 85281
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         IANA Contact
organisation: GoDaddy Registry
address:      100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
address:      Tempe AZ 85281
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 480-505-8800
fax-no:       +1 480-624-2546
e-mail:       iana@registry.godaddy

contact:      technical
name:         IANA Contact
organisation: GoDaddy Registry
address:      100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
address:      Tempe AZ 85281
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 480-505-8800
fax-no:       +1 480-624-2546
e-mail:       iana@registry.godaddy

nserver:      A.NIC.ABOGADO 2001:dcd:1:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.192.10
nserver:      B.NIC.ABOGADO 2001:dcd:2:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.194.10
nserver:      C.NIC.ABOGADO 2001:dcd:3:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.196.10
nserver:      X.NIC.ABOGADO 156.154.172.82 2610:a1:1074:0:0:0:1:82
nserver:      Y.NIC.ABOGADO 156.154.173.82 2610:a1:1075:0:0:0:1:82
nserver:      Z.NIC.ABOGADO 156.154.174.82 2610:a1:1076:0:0:0:1:82
ds-rdata:     37480 8 2 5589c84ddbf5b50db5c8a9d5cea939409c24ce6369f7013f683a0bca912ac8f3

whois:        whois.nic.abogado

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://nic.abogado/

created:      2014-07-10
changed:      2024-04-16
source:       IANA

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