The Case of Ekart.com and UDRP Disputes by Indian Companies – Ankur Raheja Is Reliance Industries the owner of the domain name Reliance.com? The answer is simply “No” and there are additional examples. Domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. In domain dispute proceedings, the panel must determine whether the term is a unique, coined phrase associated exclusively with …
My Year-End UDRP Roundup
My Year-End UDRP Roundup by John Berryhill, a Prominent UDRP Lawyer, has successfully handled hundreds of contested UDRP cases since the beginning of UDRP. (Originally published at NamePros.com on November 25, 2024) It’s hard to believe another year is winding down. I usually wait a while to post this, but it is unlikely I’ll be seeing another decision in a …
The Case of Ekart.com and UDRP Disputes by Indian Companies
The Case of Ekart.com and UDRP Disputes by Indian Companies by Ankur Raheja MCA FCS LLB, a UDRP / Domain Lawyer, Trademark Expert, Domain Dispute Panelist Is Reliance Industries the owner of the domain name Reliance.com? The answer is simply “No” and there are additional examples. Domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. In domain dispute proceedings, the panel …
D3 and Dominion Join the Sponsors of the 2025 ICA Annual Member Meeting!
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 – vol. 4.50
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 …
ICA End-of-the-Year Social Call
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” – vol. 4.49
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 – vol. 4.48
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 – vol. 4.47
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 …
Celebrating Excellence in the Domain Industry: The 2025 ICA Awards Nominees
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 …