The Legacy Idea by Mr. Sten Lillieström (LinkedIn) Domains are a truly remarkable commodity. They are all issued in the limited edition of 1:1 by design. So much for “stocking up on bestsellers”. As a consequence, domain investors must rely on their ability to build theories about the nature of demand, and to uncover evidence that supports them. How? …
Respondent Fails to ‘Clearly and Accurately Disclose’ Relationship With Complainant – vol 4.6
Respondent Fails to ‘Clearly and Accurately Disclose’ Relationship With Complainant Although the Oki Data test has consistently been applied since 2001, it is best used as a guide and adapted as necessary by Panels. In other words, it is not enshrined in stone, but rather can be a helpful yardstick by which to measure the good or bad faith of …
ICA Member Exclusive Webinar “Web 2.5”: Bridging web2 and web3
This Thursday, Feb 8th, ICA members are invited to a unique webinar featuring insights from the forefront of ‘Web 2.5’—the intersection where Web2 and Web3 technologies meet. This session offers a direct line to the thoughts and strategies of those at the helm of companies bridging Web2 and Web3. Now, let’s introduce our expert panel, each contributing their expertise to …
The 7th Lonnie Borck Memorial Award Ceremony
The ICA Member Meeting in Las Vegas this year was a wonderful gathering of ICA members who learned, discussed, and connected. In addition to networking activities, sessions, and dinners, members who attended were also part of a very special event – the seventh annual Lonnie Borck Memorial Award (LBMA) Ceremony. The ceremony was held during the closing reception on Friday, …
Complainant Failing to Meet Standing Requirement of the Policy, Reprimanded – vol 4.5
Complainant Failing to Meet Standing Requirement of the Policy, Reprimanded: The first element of the Policy serves as a “standing requirement” under the UDRP. The threshold inquiry under the first element of the Policy typically involves a relatively straightforward comparison between the Complainant’s trademark and the disputed Domain Name, read more. [Read further commentary] We hope you will enjoy this edition …
No Love for 3-Paragraph Complaint Over Descriptive Domain, Despite Trademark – vol. 4.4
No Love for 3-Paragraph Complaint Over Descriptive Domain, Despite Trademark It is noteworthy and gratifying that the Panel in this matter saw fit to declare Reverse Domain Name Hijacking. This does not appear to have been a cybersquatting case, but rather an instance of a Complainant coveting a similar domain name that had been lawfully used for over ten years. …
Complainant Relies on Odd Copyright Registration But Escapes RDNH – vol. 4.3
We hope you will enjoy this edition of the Digest (vol. 4.3), as we review these noteworthy recent decisions, with expert commentary. (We invite guest commenters to contact us): ‣ Complainant Relies on Odd Copyright Registration But Escapes RDNH (jye .com *with commentary) ‣ Insufficient Evidence to Apply “Telstra” (hackensackmeridianhealth .xyz *with commentary) ‣ Refiled Complaint Succeeds But is this …
Abracadabra! Get Ready for an Evening with David Stryker at the Meeting’s Closing Reception!
Magic is in the air once again! We are thrilled to announce that the closing reception on Friday evening will end with the sensational mentalist and magician, David Stryker. Last year, we set the bar high with Alain Nu’s show, and this year, we’re poised to repeat the success with David Stryker‘s captivating performance. Prepare to be mesmerized! This extraordinary …
Telstra Doctrine Narrow in Application – vol 4.2
We hope you will enjoy this edition of the Digest (vol. 4.2), as we review these noteworthy recent decisions, with expert commentary. (We invite guest commenters to contact us): ‣ Telstra Doctrine Narrow in Application (tractus .com *with commentary) ‣ Century Domain Alleged Stolen (century .com *with commentary) ‣ Complaint Inadequate but Succeeds Anyhow (thenaturesconservancy .org *with commentary) ‣ Lack …
Celebrating a Pioneer: ICA Honors Howard Neu with Lifetime Achievement Award
The ICA kicked off its 2024 AMA series with a memorable session featuring two domain industry experts, Howard Neu and Ron Jackson. What began as a standard AMA, with Howard and Ron fielding questions from attendees, evolved into a remarkable and heartwarming event as Howard was unexpectedly honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The surprise was orchestrated with the help …