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After a few webinars, we’re resuming our AMAs in May! And you’re in for a treat – mark your calendars for Monday, May 5th, because we’re bringing you a bold and flavorful AMA just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Join us for an exclusive conversation with Rob Schutz, co-founder of the multi-billion-dollar health platform Ro and the startup Snagged.com, which helps people get great domain names …
The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the release of the Initial Report of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Review Project Team, developed in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Read the Report Submit Your Feedback (Stakeholder Feedback Open Through June 27, 2025) The Initial Report is the result of a nearly year-long collaboration between WIPO and the ICA, …
Earlier this week the ICA hosted a webinar on the upcoming changes to the domain name transfer policy—a critical topic for registrars, registrants, and the broader domain name community. Moderated by ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch, the panel featured four leading voices in domain policy and registrar operations: Roger Carney(GoDaddy) Owen Smigelski (Namecheap) Jothan Frakes (PLISK.COM) Theo Geurts (Realtime Register B.V.) Together, they unpacked the details …
Unregistered Trademark Rights and Fraud in UDRP Cases – By Special Guest Contributor, Mihaela Maravela Mihaela Maravela is a Romanian lawyer with over 20 years of experience. She handles intellectual property disputes and domestic arbitration, both as counsel and as arbitrator, having resolved numerous domain name disputes since 2008 as a panelist with the WIPO. Mihaela represents clients in ICC …
The Internet Commerce Association invites you to join us on Wednesday, April 16 at 1 PM Eastern for a public Zoom webinar exploring the latest developments in the Domain Name Transfer Policy. What’s changing—and what do you need to know? Which domain name locks are going away? What are the new lock periods? Will transferring domains become easier for registrants and registrars? What happens if …
Join us for a timely and informative ICA webinar: New gTLD Intelligence – Insights from the Experts, where we’ll explore the current status of ICANN’s New gTLD Program and what’s ahead as the next round approaches. Whether you’re planning to apply, advise clients, or just want to stay informed, this session will give you a deeper understanding of the evolving gTLD …
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 …
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 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 …
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. …
