Panel: ‘Complainant Should Pay Respondent’s Costs’ Notably, the Panel stated that “if there were a provision in the Policy authorizing the award of costs to a prevailing Respondent, the Panel would be inclined to so order in this case, but there is no such provision in the Policy.” The Panel however, went on to clarify that it “does not intend …
Respondent Cannot Rely Upon Previous Registrant’s Rights – vol 5.44
Respondent Cannot Rely Upon Previous Registrant’s Rights Sometimes a Respondent will make an argument that is meritless but nevertheless requires attention by the Panelist. Such was the case here, where the Respondent alleged that the Complaint was a “refiled case” despite the fact that the prior case was brought against the previous registrant. As the Panel noted however, “although the …
2026 Lonnie Borck and Trailblazer Award Nominations extension!
Good news — we’re extending the nomination period for both the Trailblazer Award and the Lonnie Borck Memorial Award (LBMA) until Saturday, November 8th to give everyone a bit more time after a busy conference travel season. These awards recognize excellence and leadership across our industry: Lonnie Borck Memorial Award Trailblazer Award A big thank you to everyone who has already submitted nominations — we truly appreciate the …
See You in Miami! ICA at NamesCon 2025
The global domain conference circuit is ready for its exciting closer in Miami! Following Domain Days Dubai and ICANN Dublin, the ICA is thrilled to announce our presence at NamesCon Global 2025 next week, November 5–6, at the Ice Palace Studios. (P.S. For the absolute domain endurance investors, we know there’s one more stop: Domain Summit Asia! Kick Off the …
Complainant Demanded Respondent Sell Domain Name or Would Bring UDRP – vol. 5.43
Complainant Demanded Respondent Sell Domain Name or Would Bring UDRP Most UDRP cases are ”run of the mill” cases that consist mainly of very similar fact patterns which disclose a clear case of cybersquatting. A significant minority however, are laden with unique circumstances, challenging legal questions, or conflicting evidence. Some such complicated or unique cases may be resolvable despite the …
Panel: “Height of Irony” for Complainant to Accuse Respondent of Typosquatting – vol 5.42
Panel: “Height of Irony” for Complainant to Accuse Respondent of Typosquatting When Respondent Owned Properly Spelled Domain, Prescriptive[.com] Congratulations to the Panel for its solid and clear-eyed rejection of a baseless claim. Also, congratulations to the Respondent’s counsel (an ICA Member) for his successful defense. It is a shame however, that this case even needed to be defended. As the …
Daniel Law Steps Down from the ICA Board After Nearly 2 Decades
As part of this year’s Board of Directors election, the ICA would like to recognize and thank Daniel Law, who has stepped down from the ICA Board after nearly two decades of dedicated service, including time as Interim Executive Director. Daniel has been a key contributor to the ICA’s growth and evolution, providing steady leadership and thoughtful guidance throughout his …
Behind the ICA Board: Who Serves and How They Get There
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 …
Respondent Physician and Investor Provided “Plausible Explanation” For Domain Name Registration and Use – vol. 5.41
COURT UPDATE: Lawsuit Filed by Complainant After UDRP on FyreFestival.com Dismissed. In our September 24, 2025 UDRP Digest we reported on this UDRP decision (See: “Did the Panel Unjustly Deprive the Complainant of a Transfer?”. ICA General Counsel, Zak Muscovitch, commented that “in dismissing what appears to be a strong and clear case, the Panel has in my view, unfortunately …
Nat Cohen and Ryan McKegney Re-Elected to the ICA Board of Directors
We’re happy to share that Nat Cohen and Ryan McKegney have been re-elected to serve on ICA’s Board of Directors. This will be Ryan’s second year on the Board, and in just his first year he’s already made a big impact, stepping into a leadership role on the Executive Committee and taking on the position of Vice Treasurer. Ryan’s insight …