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, …
Essay Part 3: How Did a UDRP Jurisprudence Come to be Built by Gerald M Levine
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 …