Essay by Mr Gerald M Levine, Part 3 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 …
Join us for the Second Annual Levine Lecture, by David H. Bernstein
The Internet Commerce Association is honored to welcome David Bernstein as the featured speaker for the Second Annual Levine Lecture, a series that highlights influential voices shaping domain name policy and dispute resolution. 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 …
ICA Members Dominate Escrow’s 2025 Master of Domains Award
We’re proud to share that many of our members have been recognized in the 2025 Master of Domains awards, presented by fellow ICA member Escrow.com. This annual list celebrates top-performing domain brokers—and it’s fantastic to see so many familiar ICA names included. Congratulations to the following ICA members named in the 2025 Master of Domains: * Andrew Rosener – Founder …
Panel Rejects “Debunked Theory of Retroactive Bad Faith Registration” – vol 5.19
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, …
Essay Part 2: Demands and Expectations by Gerald M Levine
Essay by Mr Gerald M Levine, Part 2 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 …
You’re Invited: WIPO-ICA Report Webinar – Insights into UDRP Reform
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 …
SAVE THE DATE – ICA.VEGAS AT PARK MGM!
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 …
Panel: Complaint Was Brought to Harass Respondent Spa Owner – vol 5.18
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: UNSORTING THE CLEAR FROM THE UNCLEAR 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 …
Essay Part 1: Unsorting the Clear from the Unclear by Gerald M Levine
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 …
ICA Member Profile: Ray King
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 …