What is the Proper Scope of the UDRP? Panelists, including in the above dispute, are regularly making findings that disputes brought before the UDRP are outside of the scope of the UDRP. What is the proper scope of the UDRP and what causes a dispute to be outside of this proper scope? The word “scope” does not appear in the …
What is the Proper Scope of the UDRP? by Nat Cohen
What is the Proper Scope of the UDRP? by Nat Cohen * Panelists, including in the above dispute, are regularly making findings that disputes brought before the UDRP are outside of the scope of the UDRP. What is the proper scope of the UDRP and what causes a dispute to be outside of this proper scope? The word “scope” does …
Mid-Year ICA Member Summer Social
Join us next week, for our virtual Mid-Year Social on Wednesday, August 20th! It’s a fun opportunity to connect with fellow members, share updates, catch up on industry news, or chat about upcoming conferences, including our Member Meeting in Vegas!
Ticket Prices Increase This Saturday – Don’t Miss Out!
If you haven’t gotten your ticket for the ICA Annual Member Meeting yet, now’s the time! Prices will increase this Saturday, August 16th, so lock in the current rate today! >>Get Your Ticket Here<< The ICA Annual Member Meeting will take place January 15–17, 2026 at Park MGM in Las Vegas—new venue, same amazing energy! In the upcoming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing …
Complaint Filed Despite “Voluntary” Rebranding – vol 5.32
Complaint Filed Despite “Voluntary” Rebranding Being overly aggressive with the UDRP can sometimes backfire, as we saw here. Having already completed the rebranding prior to the Complaint being filed, the Respondent demonstrated its willingness to voluntarily resolve this matter. Nevertheless, it was the Complainant’s allegation of bad faith registration and use combined with a lack of legitimate interest which was …
RDNH Rulings on Pace to Set Record – vol. 5.31
RDNH Rulings on Pace to Set Record – Nat Cohen The first six months of the year saw 36 RDNH findings. If that pace continues there will be over 70 RDNH findings by year end. There are many different reasons why a panel may determine that a finding of RDNH is justified. Ignoring precedent was cited in twelve of those …
RDNH Rulings on Pace to Set Record by Nat Cohen
RDNH Rulings on Pace to Set Record – Nat Cohen The first six months of the year saw 36 RDNH findings. If that pace continues there will be over 70 RDNH findings by year end. There are many different reasons why a panel may determine that a finding of RDNH is justified. Ignoring precedent was cited in twelve of those …
Panel Reformulates Oki Data Test and Proposes “Lost Mary Criteria” – vol. 5.30
Panel Reformulates Oki Data Test and Proposes “Lost Mary Criteria” It is rare for a decision to expressly adopt a new interpretative framework. Yet that is what the Panel boldly did here; the Panel found “that it is time to adjust the Oki Data criteria according to current needs in the e-commerce world” and even renamed it as the “Lost …
ICA Members Save 20% on NamesCon Tickets!
ICA Members, are you planning to attend NamesCon, taking place November 4–6 in Miami? If you haven’t registered yet, now is a great time—ticket prices increase on August 1. As an ICA member, you can save 20% on registration using our exclusive discount. Check your inbox – it was emailed to all members today. NamesCon has just announced new speakers and sessions, …
The ICA Hosts Second Annual Levine Lecture Featuring David H. Bernstein
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) was honored to host the second annual Levine Lecture on July 21, 2025. This year’s lecture featured renowned intellectual property attorney David H. Bernstein, who delivered a compelling presentation titled “Trademark Infringement and Other Close Cases – Adjudicating UDRP Disputes in the Face of Hotly Disputed Facts.” Introductions were offered by Zak Muscovitch, ICA General Counsel, and Brian …