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We’re officially counting down until our Super Early Bird pricing ends! This Friday, July 31st is the final day to grab these special rates, and we don’t want you to miss out. Member – Super Early Bird Ticket. $599 Plus One – Early Bird Ticket. $199 (Valid only for a spouse or spousal equivalent who is not in the domain name …
Dear Members, We are pleased to welcome EW3N.COM and its team as our newest Silver Member! EW3N is a London-based digital asset company focused on one objective: creating greater liquidity and better financial outcomes for owners of digital assets. While domain names remain at the heart of the business, EW3N works across the wider digital asset ecosystem, providing acquisition, brokerage, financing, development, marketplace …
From AI-Generated Complaints to Hallucinated Precedents and AI-Generated Evidence: Emerging Issues in Domain Name Disputes Article by Mr. Stefaan Meuwissen, Knowledge Lawyer I.P. at Hogan Lovells International LLP 1. Executive Summary Artificial intelligence has become a routine feature of proceedings under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). Both complainants and respondents now use AI to draft pleadings, identify legal …
We are thrilled to announce that the ICA Board of Directors has appointed Nat Cohen as President and Ryan McKegney as Vice President. Many of you already know Nat and Ryan well. Both have been deeply involved in the operations of the ICA and are currently serving on our Executive Committee. This transition recognizes the leadership roles they already play within the ICA as …
After two decades of service, Jeremiah Johnston has announced that he’ll be stepping down from the ICA Board of Directors following his decision to step away from his role at Sedo at the end of the month. Jeremiah has been part of the ICA since the very beginning. Sedo was one of the founding members when the ICA was established …
The Internet Commerce Association is pleased to announce that Alan Shiflett, General Manager of Aftermarket & Specialty Brands at GoDaddy, is joining the ICA Board of Directors. Alan steps into the seat previously held by James Bladel. With over 16 years of experience, Alan has been instrumental in scaling the domain aftermarket and has long served as a dedicated advocate …
The wait is over! The working agenda for ICA NYC (May 19th–20th) is officially live. This is shaping up to be an exceptional gathering. It’s rare to get this caliber of investors, brokers, registrars, registry leaders, and policy experts in a single room. While the scheduled programming is top-tier, we know that much of the event’s value lies in the …
You’re invited to join us for the Third Annual Levine Lecture, where Nick Gardner will present “26 Years of Deciding UDRP Cases: What Does a Panelist Actually Do, and Why? How Will AI Change This?” Nick’s career spans from one of the first landmark domain name cases in the English courts to presiding over hundreds of global disputes as a leading WIPO …
Naming a brand is more than a creative exercise; it’s a mix of linguistics, legal strategy, and domain availability. On Thursday, May 13th, ICA is going behind the scenes with Catchword, one of the world’s leading naming agencies. We are welcoming back Laurel Sutton (Senior Strategist & Linguist) and Lea Chu (Executive Director) to break down the professional naming process …
There is no city quite like New York, and this May, the ICA is doing the “Big Apple” the right way. While our second day is packed with high-level industry discussions, we believe the best way to spark collaboration is over a world-class meal. Tuesday, May 19: A VIP Taste of Midtown We are kicking off ICA NYC on Tuesday, …
