UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) was established and adopted at ICANN’s inception as a dispute resolution policy to resolve disputes between trademark holders and domain owners more quickly and cost-effectively than judicial litigation.
Classic “Plan B” Case: Policy Used After Failure to Acquire Domain Name in Marketplace – vol 5.27
July 8, 2025
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
July 1, 2025
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
June 24, 2025
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:
Panel: Complainant Abused URS Proceeding – vol. 5.24
June 17, 2025
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
June 10, 2025
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
Appeals Panel: Complainant Should Pay Innocent Respondent its Costs and Apologize – vol 5.22
June 3, 2025
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
Panel: Incumbent Upon Complainant to Prove Respondent had Complainant in Mind – vol. 5.21
May 27, 2025
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
May 21, 2025
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,
Panel Rejects “Debunked Theory of Retroactive Bad Faith Registration” – vol 5.19
May 13, 2025
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,
Panel: Complaint Was Brought to Harass Respondent Spa Owner – vol 5.18
May 6, 2025
Essay by Mr. Gerald M. Levine Help! Someone has registered a Domain Name Corresponding to my Trademark. Help! I’m being Accused of Squatting on Someone’s Trademark. PART 1: UNSORTING THE CLEAR FROM THE UNCLEAR In the vast percentage of UDRP cases—a number that has varied over the years but is currently in the 95% range—panelists have found accused registrants to