the domain name is identical to a domain name already registered or to one applied for by an earlier request but such request still being in process or to one in the transition period;</li> <li>the domain name in question has been reserved by OFCOM or the Office of Communications (e.g. names of municipalities), unless the requirements for registration defined by OFCOM/Office of Communications for the relevant category are met;</li> <li>the applicant does not meet the registration requirements according to para. 3.1.1.</li> </ol> <p>SWITCH may refuse registration if:</p> <ol> <li>the designation infringes the public order, moral standards, or applicable law;</li> <li>technical reasons require it;</li> <li>