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We’re proud to announce that Squarespace, a global leader in the digital presence industry, has joined the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) as a Platinum Member. Squarespace’s membership marks a significant milestone for the ICA and the broader domain name community. As one of the world’s leading domain registrars, Squarespace brings the voice of owners of over 13 million domains—comprising a …
Are you planning to attend NamesCon, taking place November 4–6 in Miami? We’re excited to share that the ICA will have its own dedicated area at the NamesCon Opening Party this year! It’s a great chance to connect with fellow ICA members, meet new people in the industry, and kick off the conference together! NamesCon brings together investors, registrars, registries, service providers, and experts from …
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s ICA webinar on the next round of new gTLDs. We were thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement throughout the session. The lively discussion made it clear that this is a timely and important topic for our community, and we’re glad we could bring so many perspectives together in one …
Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s ICA webinar on the next round of new gTLDs. We were thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement throughout the session. The lively discussion made it clear that this is a timely and important topic for our community, and we’re glad we could bring so many perspectives together in one …
We’re pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award and ICA Trailblazer Award. These two awards celebrate different, but equally important, contributions to our industry, and we hope you’ll take a few moments to nominate someone or a company you believe deserves recognition. Deadline to nominate: November 2, 2025 Who can nominate: Anyone in the industry …
What is the Proper Scope of the UDRP? by Nat Cohen * Panelists are regularly making findings that disputes brought before the UDRP are outside of the scope of the UDRP. What is the proper scope of the UDRP and what causes a dispute to be outside of this proper scope? The word “scope” does not appear in the Policy. …
If you haven’t gotten your ticket for the ICA Annual Member Meeting yet, now’s the time! Prices will increase this Saturday, August 16th, so lock in the current rate today! >>Get Your Ticket Here<< The ICA Annual Member Meeting will take place January 15–17, 2026 at Park MGM in Las Vegas—new venue, same amazing energy! In the upcoming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing …
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 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 …
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 …
