Protecting Domain Investors & The Domain Name Industry
The Internet Commerce Association invites you to a special webinar for the domain name community to discuss the recently released Initial Report of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Review Project Team. Join Brian Beckham (Head – Internet Dispute Resolution Section at WIPO) and Zak Muscovitch (General Counsel, ICA)—co-leads of the review—for a conversation on the report’s key findings, areas of agreement and …
We’re thrilled to announce that the ICA Member Meeting – ICA Vegas 2026 – will take place January 15–17, 2026, at the Park MGM in Las Vegas! This year, we’re leveling up — while keeping everything you love about ICA gatherings: great people, authentic conversations, and a focus on connection, learning, and community. Why attend ICA Vegas? We heard you …
Essay by Mr. Gerald M. Levine Help! Someone has registered a Domain Name Corresponding to my Trademark. Help! I’m being Accused of Squatting on Someone’s Trademark. PART 1: DEMANDS AND EXPECTATIONS In the vast percentage of UDRP cases—a number that has varied over the years but is currently in the 95% range—panelists have found accused registrants to be indefensibly cybersquatting. …
Essay by Mr Gerald M Levine, Part 1 Gerald M. Levine, Esq. is a UDRP Panelist and counsel, and is the author of the Domain Name Arbitration, A Practical Guide to Asserting and Defending Claims of Cybersquatting (2019) and The Clash of Trademarks and and Domain Names on the Internet (2024). He also has an upcoming book with David Weslow on the …
Ray King is a serial entrepreneur with deep roots in the domain industry, having founded three notable companies in the space: SnapNames, the registry Top Level Design, and the global top-20 registrar Porkbun.com, where he currently serves as CEO. Profile Questions Name: Ray King Company: Porkbun.com Favorite Domain: Porkbun.com came from my personal stash of domains, so I’m a bit …
What are we even talking about anyway? by Mr. Sten Lillieström (LinkedIn) When UDRP panels decide whether a domain name registration is likely to be an effect of cybersquatting, they rely on legacy trademark law terminology. At the same time, they do not have access to the full array of resources at the disposal of a court of law, should …
What are we even talking about anyway? by Mr. Sten Lillieström (LinkedIn) When UDRP panels decide whether a domain name registration is likely to be an effect of cybersquatting, they rely on legacy trademark law terminology. At the same time, they do not have access to the full array of resources at the disposal of a court of law, should …
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, …
