ICA Members Save 20% on NamesCon Tickets!

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ICA Members, are you planning to attend NamesCon, taking place November 4–6 in Miami? If you haven’t registered yet, now is a great time—ticket prices increase on August 1. As an ICA member, you can save 20% on registration using our exclusive discount. Check your inbox – it was emailed to all members today. NamesCon has just announced new speakers and sessions, …

The ICA Hosts Second Annual Levine Lecture Featuring David H. Bernstein

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The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) was honored to host the second annual Levine Lecture on July 21, 2025. This year’s lecture featured renowned intellectual property attorney David H. Bernstein, who delivered a compelling presentation titled “Trademark Infringement and Other Close Cases – Adjudicating UDRP Disputes in the Face of Hotly Disputed Facts.” Introductions were offered by Zak Muscovitch, ICA General Counsel, and Brian …

Panel: Complainant Made a “Farce” of the Proceeding – vol 5.29

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Panel: Complainant Made a Farce of the Proceeding The Panel to its credit, expressly noted that the Policy enables a Respondent to establish its rights or legitimate interest in a Domain Name under Paragraph 4(c): “The Panel concludes that Respondent has a legitimate interest in respect of the Domain Name.  It is clear from the record that Respondent registered the …

Limitations of UDRP Prevent Panel from Assessing Fair Use and Laches Defense – vol. 5.28

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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 …

Classic “Plan B” Case: Policy Used After Failure to Acquire Domain Name in Marketplace – vol 5.27

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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 …

Selling Price Does Not Reflect Targeting of the Complainant’s Trademark – vol 5.26

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …