How the ICA Board Works Ever wondered how members of the Internet Commerce Association’s Board are chosen, or how the Board itself is structured? As the group guiding our advocacy, events, and strategic direction, the Board plays a vital role in shaping the ICA’s work on behalf of the domain investment community. Here’s a quick look at how it all …
Welcoming Paul Fawell to the ICA Board of Directors!
The Internet Commerce Association is thrilled to announce that Paul Fawell has joined the ICA Board of Directors! Paul has long been a dedicated advocate for the domain name community and a driving force behind Sedo’s active involvement in the ICA. As we continue to protect registrant rights and advance the interests of domain professionals worldwide, Paul’s extensive industry background, …
A Weak Response Is Not a Substitute for the Complainant’s Burden – vol. 6.32
View recording here Cultural Heritage & Mythology in Domain Name Disputes: Legitimate Interests, Bad Faith, and Targeting by Bart Van Besien What happens when a domain name is identical to a trademark, but the same word is also the name of a mythological figure or otherwise forms part of cultural heritage? Both trademarks and domain names frequently draw on names …
Cultural Heritage & Mythology in Domain Name Disputes: Legitimate Interests, Bad Faith, and Targeting
Cultural Heritage & Mythology in Domain Name Disputes: Legitimate Interests, Bad Faith, and Targeting by Bart Van Besien, Attorney, Finnian & Columba What happens when a domain name is identical to a trademark, but the same word is also the name of a mythological figure or otherwise forms part of cultural heritage? Both trademarks and domain names frequently draw on …
ICA Vegas 2027 Agenda!
Core programming for the meeting runs Monday morning through Wednesday at 4:00 PM PST. We also host a Sunday evening kickoff event and Wednesday night karaoke, which are open to everyone via sign-up. Most attendees choose to arrive Sunday afternoon and depart Thursday morning. If you need to arrive later or leave earlier, that’s completely fine — we understand schedules …
Perfume Company Tries to Take P&G’s Domains Through the UDRP; Gets RDNH Instead – vol 6.31
Perfume Company Tries to Take P&G’s Domains Through the UDRP; Gets RDNH Instead This is a well-reasoned decision that reaches the right result, and the RDNH finding in particular is a model of how the analysis should be done, grounded squarely in what the Complaint itself disclosed. Our one substantive observation concerns the element the Panel chose not to decide. …
In Memoriam: Paul Raynor Keating
The Internet Commerce Association is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Paul Raynor Keating, as first reported today by Ron Jackson of DNJournal. We encourage readers to visit DNJournal’s tribute, which recounts Paul’s remarkable path into domain name law and the affection he inspired throughout the industry. Paul was one of the first lawyers in the …
ICA Vegas Super Early Bird Price Ends this Friday!
We’re officially counting down until our Super Early Bird pricing ends! This Friday, July 31st is the final day to grab these special rates, and we don’t want you to miss out. Member – Super Early Bird Ticket. $599 Plus One – Early Bird Ticket. $199 (Valid only for a spouse or spousal equivalent who is not in the domain name …
Panel: UDRP Panels Are Not Pricing Boards – vol. 6.30
Panel: UDRP Panels Are Not Pricing Boards This is an exemplary decision, and one that domain name investors and their counsel will be citing for some time. The three-member Panel, presided over by Professor Frederick Abbott, addressed each of the Complainant’s theories directly and disposed of them with a clarity that leaves little room for doubt. The result is a …
Welcome EW3N, The ICA’s Newest Silver Member
Dear Members, We are pleased to welcome EW3N.COM and its team as our newest Silver Member! EW3N is a London-based digital asset company focused on one objective: creating greater liquidity and better financial outcomes for owners of digital assets. While domain names remain at the heart of the business, EW3N works across the wider digital asset ecosystem, providing acquisition, brokerage, financing, development, marketplace …