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
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. …
Ticket Prices Increase This Saturday – Don’t Miss Out!
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 Save 20% on NamesCon Tickets!
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
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 …
Join Us in Vegas: Registration Now Open for the 2026 ICA Member Meeting
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 …
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 …
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 …
You’re Invited: WIPO-ICA Report Webinar – Insights into UDRP Reform
The Internet Commerce Association invites you to 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 …