ICA.Vegas - Annual Member Meeting
The ICA Member Meeting is held each January in Las Vegas, and is the ultimate gathering for networking, connection, and learning within our community. Built to bring members together in a fun and engaging setting, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet industry leaders, share ideas, and build lasting relationships. With a focus on fostering collaboration and creating memorable experiences, it has become a must-attend event for the who’s who of our industry.
By participating, members play an active role in shaping the direction of ICA and ensuring its continued growth and impact.
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) is a non-profit trade association comprised of domain name registrants and service providers advocating for domain name owners and the domain name industry.
UDRP Case Summaries
Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy was established and adopted at ICANN’s inception as a dispute resolution policy to resolve disputes between trademark holders and domain owners more quickly and cost-effectively than judicial litigation.
Read summaries from UDRP cases.
Respondent Offered to Transfer Domains for $50.20 – vol 6.1
Respondent Offered to Transfer Domains for $50.20 This case highlights how the UDRP is not intended to be a trademark court. Its mandate is strictly limited to resolving cases where…
Panel: “Sloppy, Incomplete” Complaint “Overstates” Complainant’s Case – vol. 5.51
Panel: “Sloppy, Incomplete” Complaint “Overstates” Complainant’s Case We are clearly at the point where Panels will not tolerate sloppy and incomplete pleadings. As noted by the Panel, “the Factual Background…
Minority Panelist Would Have Found RDNH – vol. 5.50
Minority Panelist Would Have Found RDNH Despite the law being clear, some Complainants still try to rely upon a merely pending trademark application. In this case, the Complainant initially relied…
Panel Finds RDNH Despite No Response Filed – vol. 5.49
Panel Finds RDNH Despite No Response Filed This case reminds us once again, that RDNH can and should be found in appropriate circumstances, even when not requested by a Respondent.…
Panel: Complainant Cited “Nonexistent Cases” Resulting in “Suite of Massive and Misleading Errors” – vol. 5.48
Panel: Complainant Cited “Nonexistent Cases” Resulting in “Suite of Massive and Misleading Errors” It is well-established that a Respondent need not expressly make a request for RDNH in order for…
Rapper Tried to ‘Reverse Hijack’ Domain Name – vol. 5.47
Rapper Tried to ‘Reverse Hijack’ Domain Name This case contains several notable aspects. The Panel provides us with a helpful reminder of what the WIPO Overview says about “Rights and…
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