The Levine Lecture series honors Gerald Levine, recipient of the ICA Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant scholarly contributions to the UDRP. Gerry is the author of “Domain Name Arbitration” and the subsequent “The Clash of Trademarks and Domain Names on the Internet.” Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from one of the most respected voices in IP …
Dissenting Panel: Complaint is an “Overreach and a Long Shot” Such That RDNH is Appropriate – vol. 5.25
Last Call! Only 3 days left to submit feedback on the Initial Report from the WIPO–ICA UDRP Project Team, co-led by Brian Beckham and Zak Muscovich. You can re-watch the webinar with Brian Beckham and Zak Muscovitch, here: https://youtu.be/lsJt81ryzrA. Your input – whether it’s detailed feedback or a quick note – will help shape the final version of the report. Deadline: …
Join Us in Vegas: Registration Now Open for the 2026 ICA Member Meeting
Registration is now officially open for the 2026 ICA Member Meeting, taking place January 15–17, 2026 at Park MGM in Las Vegas! Each year, the ICA Member Meeting brings together domain investors, service providers, and key players from across the domain name industry. In 2026, take advantage of three full days of connection, conversation, and community. The meeting has grown …
Panel: Complainant Abused URS Proceeding – vol. 5.24
The Levine Lecture series honors Gerald Levine, recipient of the ICA Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant scholarly contributions to the UDRP. Gerry is the author of “Domain Name Arbitration” and the subsequent “The Clash of Trademarks and Domain Names on the Internet.” Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from one of the most respected voices in IP …
Panel: Complainant ‘Conjured and Misrepresented Facts’ – vol 5.23
The Levine Lecture series honors Gerald Levine, recipient of the ICA Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant scholarly contributions to the UDRP. Gerry is the author of “Domain Name Arbitration” and the subsequent “The Clash of Trademarks and Domain Names on the Internet.” Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from one of the most respected voices in IP …
Appeals Panel: Complainant Should Pay Innocent Respondent its Costs and Apologize – vol 5.22
Webinar Recording Thank you to everyone who joined Zak Muscovitch and Brian Beckham for ICA’s special webinar on the Initial Report of the WIPO–ICA UDRP Review Project Team. If you missed it, or would like to re-watch it, the recording is available here. We hope you will enjoy this edition of the Digest (vol. 5.22) as we review these noteworthy recent decisions with expert …
The Internet Commerce Association Congratulates ICANN Grant Recipients
The ICA, which has been a leading advocate for domain name registrant rights since its founding in 2006, congratulates Universidad Católica del Norte, along with Humberto Rolando Carrasco Blanc, Margarita Valdés, Kathy Kleiman, Chris Reed, and Javier Maestre Rodríguez, on receiving an ICANN grant dedicated to supporting UDRP defenses. This groundbreaking initiative—the first of its kind—can help domain name registrants …
Recording of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Report Review Webinar
Thank you to everyone who joined us live for the ICA’s special webinar yesterday, presenting the Initial Report of the WIPO–ICA UDRP Review Project Team. It was a great session, and we’re excited to share the recording with you. This collaborative project, co-led by Brian Beckham (WIPO) and Zak Muscovitch (ICA), reflects on nearly 25 years of the UDRP and explores ways to strengthen it through …
Panel: Incumbent Upon Complainant to Prove Respondent had Complainant in Mind – vol. 5.21
The ICA will hold 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 divergence in the community, …
‘Outright Lies, False Identity, and False Evidence’ Employed in Reverse Hijacking Attempt – vol 5.20
The ICA will hold 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 divergence in the community, …