Protecting Domain Investors & The Domain Name Industry
After a few webinars, we’re resuming our AMAs in May! And you’re in for a treat – mark your calendars for Monday, May 5th, because we’re bringing you a bold and flavorful AMA just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Join us for an exclusive conversation with Rob Schutz, co-founder of the multi-billion-dollar health platform Ro and the startup Snagged.com, which helps people get great domain names …
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the release of the Initial Report of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Review Project Team, developed in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Initial Report is the result of a nearly year-long collaboration between WIPO and the ICA, co-led by Brian Beckham (WIPO) and Zak Muscovitch (ICA). It draws on …
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the release of the Initial Report of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Review Project Team, developed in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Read the Report Submit Your Feedback (Stakeholder Feedback Open Through June 27, 2025) The Initial Report is the result of a nearly year-long collaboration between WIPO and the ICA, …
Earlier this week the ICA hosted a webinar on the upcoming changes to the domain name transfer policy—a critical topic for registrars, registrants, and the broader domain name community. Moderated by ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch, the panel featured four leading voices in domain policy and registrar operations: Roger Carney(GoDaddy) Owen Smigelski (Namecheap) Jothan Frakes (PLISK.COM) Theo Geurts (Realtime Register B.V.) Together, they unpacked the details …
Panel: Blatant Misuse of UDRP on the Part of the Complainant Complainants should always attach their trademark registrations, or at least official abstracts for at least one material trademark registration, especially if the date of registration is clearly material to their case, as it usually is. Apparently the Complainant, who was represented by counsel identified the Complainant’s trademarks in the …
The Internet Commerce Association invites you to join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 1 PM Eastern for a free, public Zoom webinar exploring the latest developments in the Domain Name Transfer Policy. Moderated by ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch, the panel will feature expert insights from Owen Smigelski (Namecheap), Roger Carney (GoDaddy), Jothan Frakes (PLISK .COM), and Theo Geurts (Realtime Register B.V.). Together, they’ll discuss recent changes, ongoing challenges, …
Unregistered Trademark Rights and Fraud in UDRP Cases – By Special Guest Contributor, Mihaela Maravela Mihaela Maravela is a Romanian lawyer with over 20 years of experience. She handles intellectual property disputes and domestic arbitration, both as counsel and as arbitrator, having resolved numerous domain name disputes since 2008 as a panelist with the WIPO. Mihaela represents clients in ICC …
The Internet Commerce Association invites you to join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 1 PM Eastern for a public Zoom webinar exploring the latest developments in the Domain Name Transfer Policy. What’s changing—and what do you need to know? Which domain name locks are going away? What are the new lock periods? Will transferring domains become easier for registrants and registrars? What happens if …
When Responding Matters Why is it important to file a response in a UDRP dispute? Sometimes the respondent’s rights / legitimate interest may be evident even in default cases, for instance based on the disputed domain name (e.g. a dictionary term), manner of use of the domain name, the website’s content, and/or respondent’s personal information (e.g. a surname corresponding to …
The ICA is hosting a free webinar this Wednesday: New gTLD Intelligence – Insights from the Experts, which will explore the current status of ICANN’s New gTLD Program and what’s on the horizon as the next round approaches. Whether you’re planning to apply, advising clients, or simply looking to stay informed, this session will offer valuable insights into the evolving gTLD …
