The Importance of Including Material Facts in a Decision The challenge for the reader of the LSAC .com decision is that not enough information is provided for the reader to understand why the Panel accepted the Complainant’s allegations and ordered the transfer of the disputed Domain Name from the Respondent. Perhaps the Panel had the benefit of compelling evidence and …
The ICA Drinks Reception at ICANN Seattle!
As ICANN82 kicks off in Seattle, we’re looking forward to bringing the domain name community together for an evening of networking, industry discussions, and great company. The ICA Drinks Reception will take place tomorrow at the Rickhouse Whiskey Bar inside Daniel’s Broiler, offering a relaxed atmosphere for ICA members and industry professionals to connect outside the conference setting. A Huge …
Finding Bad Faith Despite Lack of Evidence – vol. 5.9
Finding Bad Faith Despite Lack of Evidence In this case, a Domain Name that predates the Complainant’s registered trademark rights dropped and then was registered by a third-party. It apparently was never developed as it is currently on a default GoDaddy landing page. While there may be more evidence of bad faith use in the case file available to the …
Jonathan Tenenbaum Joining the ICA Board
We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Tenenbaum has been elected to the ICA Board following a successful member vote, which concluded on February 21st. Jonathan’s term will officially begin on March 1st, and we are excited to welcome him to the Board. Jonathan brings extensive experience in the domain industry, a deep commitment to the ICA’s mission, and a …
Neither Party Knew Who it Was Negotiating With – vol 5.8
Neither Party Knew Who it Was Negotiating With In this thoroughly reasoned decision of <realsense .com>, the Panel made several important observations; 1) The parties did not negotiate directly. Rather, “the parties negotiated through an intermediary service so that neither the Respondents nor the Complainant seemingly knew with whom they were negotiating”… 2) Asking prices are just that – asking …
Panel: Complainant Misconstrues the Passive Holding Doctrine – vol 5.7
UDRP Perspectives has been updated with new perspectives on the topics of Trademark Infringement and Reputation, written by Igor Motsnyi and Zak Muscovitch. UDRP Perspectives welcomes you to review current jurisprudence as it relates to these two important topics or on any of the 50 topics that it covers. The goal of UDRP Perspectives is to provide guidance in the application of the UDRP through up-to-date case …
A Tale of Two Enrons – vol. 5.6
Two-Letter Domain Names, the Big Game, and the UDRP, by John Berryhill As a greater Philadelphia area practitioner, it is worth mentioning that the US held its football championship yesterday (real football, not soccer or that weird thing they do in Australia). The cost of television advertising during this game averages something like US $8 million for a 30-second spot. One …
Two-Letter Domain Names, the Big Game, and the UDRP – by John Berryhill
Two-Letter Domain Names, the Big Game, and the UDRP, by John Berryhill John is one of the foremost UDRP defense lawyers having defended hundreds of contested UDRP disputes over 25 years. You can visit his website at https://johnberryhill.com/ and follow him on X at https://x.com/Berryhillj. The views expressed herein are John’s and do not necessarily reflect those of the ICA …
Celebrating Atom.com and Darpan Munjal: Winners of the Inaugural ICA Trailblazer Award
Last month, at the 2025 ICA Member Meeting in Las Vegas, industry professionals from across the domain name space gathered to discuss key developments, connect with peers, and recognize those making a significant impact. One of the highlights of the event was the Award Ceremony, where the first-ever ICA Trailblazer Award was presented to Atom.com and its founder, Darpan Munjal. …
Dealing With One Dispute and Two Respondents – vol 5.5
Please join the CIIDRC for an informative and free session, open to all via Zoom on February 26, 2025. Sign up here! Complimentary Webinar Register Here! UDRP Perspectives has been updated with new perspectives on the topics of Trademark Infringement and Reputation, written by Igor Motsnyi and Zak Muscovitch. UDRP Perspectives welcomes you to review current jurisprudence as it relates to these two important topics or on …