Protecting Domain Investors & The Domain Name Industry
We’re excited to welcome D3 to our growing lineup of sponsors for the upcoming ICA Member Meeting! As an ICA member and industry pioneer, D3 is committed to building on the foundation of the domain industry and supporting new opportunities for registries, registrars, and domain investors. Fred Hsu (CEO & Co-Founder of D3), Susan Lawrence and Kevin Kreuser will be joining us in Las Vegas for our …
Trademark Infringement and the UDRP Notably, the Panel properly rejected the doctrine of “constructive notice” in the context of the UDRP. As noted in UDRP Perspectives at 3.4, there is no place for the concept of “constructive notice” of trademarks under the Policy. The essence of a Complaint is an allegation of bad faith targeting of the Complainant. For that …
This month, we’re switching things up! Instead of our usual AMA, we’re hosting an ICA December Social — a fun, casual call where members can connect, chat about domains, ICA updates, the upcoming Annual Member Meeting, or anything else that’s top of mind. We’re keeping the vibe light and lively, and there may even be some surprise games to keep …
Panel: Complainant’s Certification “Could Not Properly Have Been Given” “First come, first served” is a particularly compelling and clear general principle that one learns in childhood, but it is equally applicable to UDRP disputes as the Panel found in this case. The Panel noted that the Respondent had registered the .com Domain Name back in 2009 – six years prior …
Genuine Criticism Websites Enjoy Safe Harbor Under UDRP The Panel correctly dismissed the Complaint. Whether one has sympathy or not for the target of a critical website, and whether or not one believes that the UDRP can be adapted to address cases of unfair or defamatory websites, the fact is that the UDRP was not intended to be and must …
Selling Tesla Accessories Bona Fide and Nominative Fair Use As clearly stated by the Panel, “the Policy was created to address obvious cases of cybersquatting”. It was not intended to address all trademark disputes involving domain names”, referencing the WIPO Overview 3.0 at 4.14.6 which states in part, “panels have tended to deny the case not on the UDRP merits …
The Internet Commerce Association is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award and the newly introduced Trailblazer Award. These prestigious honors recognize the outstanding individuals and companies whose contributions have profoundly impacted the domain name industry. The Lonnie Borck Memorial Award celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering a sense of community within …
Maria is Co-Founder & Creative Director of Catchword Branding and has personally created hundreds of brand names, including Asana, Upwork, Vudu, and VW Atlas. She’s also an avid domainer and oversees the Catchword Accelerator‘s inventory of 2000+ premium brandable domains. Profile Questions Name: Maria Cypher Company: Catchword Branding Favorite Domain: Any domain I’ve sold that makes it as a serious …
This Friday, November 22nd at 1 PM EST, we’ll be hosting a Special Call with domain tax expert Ed Neff, CPA. Known for his expertise in helping domain investors navigate the intricate U.S. tax code, Ed will guide us through the unique challenges and opportunities of domain name taxation. Agenda Highlights: Determining Business Type for Tax Purposes – Is capital gain income possible for domain …
The Challenge of Properly Applying Telstra The key element of the well-known Telstra standard: “it is not possible to conceive of any plausible actual or contemplated active use of the domain name by the Respondent that would not be illegitimate”. while appearing to be simple and intuitive is quite challenging to apply. It is an odd standard that deviates from the …
