Can I already pre-register .eu domains with EURid?
Once .eu registrars are accredited they are allowed to accept pre-registrations for their customers. At the start of the live registrations, they will introduce their pre-registrations in the automated systems of EURid for processing. In case certain domain names were pre-registered several times, the automated systems will determine on a “first come, first served” basis which pre-registration will eventually lead to a definitive registration (the huge load of simultaneous applications will also generate a randomising effect). Prior to the start of the registrations under .eu there will also be a “sunrise period”. During this period holders of certain rights (e.g. trademark holders) will have the opportunity to apply for the registration of the corresponding .eu domain name. Those applications will of course be evaluated and in case of approval the applicant will be informed that he is entitled to register the corresponding .eu domain name through an accredited .eu registrar of his cho
