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 …
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. …
Thank You for an Unforgettable ICA Annual Member Meeting!
The week began with an exclusive VIP dinner, bringing together ICA’s most prominent and engaged members in an intimate setting—an evening made possible by the generous support of PTL. Then, we officially kicked off at Crash N Burn, where over 130 attendees gathered to reconnect, exchange ideas, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. A special thanks to DomainEasy for sponsoring the event and to Monte Cahn, who kept the …
Article: Four Explanations for the Nature of Names by Sten Lillieström
Four explanations for the nature of names Guest Article by Mr. Sten Lillieström, Next Venture (Next Venture acquires taken domains, or helps you find a new name identity with the domain available for immediate purchase; LinkedIn) For the duration of the existence of domain registrant rights, a common argument for good faith in the face of existing trademark rights has …
Welcome Unstoppable Domains to the ICA!
We are pleased to welcome Unstoppable Domains (“UD”) to the ICA! UD began in 2018 as a Web3 provider whose unique names are used by customers to build and verify their digital identities, log in to Web3 applications and games, and streamline crypto payments by replacing lengthy crypto wallet addresses with web3 names. Last year, UD broadened its business substantially. …
2024 – A Year in Review
As we close out another incredible year, we’re proud to reflect on all that the ICA community has accomplished in 2024. Here are just a few highlights and you’ll find more in our 2024 Infographic Welcoming New Members Over 30 new members joined the ICA, strengthening our voice and expanding our community. Recognizing Excellence This year, we celebrated achievements 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 …