The ICA Trailblazer Award shines a spotlight on the innovators shaping the future of the domain name industry. It celebrates individuals and companies whose creativity, vision, and leadership are transforming how domains are developed, managed, and used. After honoring Darpan Munjal and Atom.com with the inaugural award last year, we’re thrilled to continue the tradition of recognizing groundbreaking contributions. The …
Welcome Global Tech Leader Squarespace as ICA’s Newest Platinum Member
We’re proud to announce that Squarespace, a global leader in the digital presence industry, has joined the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) as a Platinum Member. Squarespace’s membership marks a significant milestone for the ICA and the broader domain name community. As one of the world’s leading domain registrars, Squarespace brings the voice of owners of over 13 million domains—comprising a …
New gTLDs: The Latest Intelligence from the Experts
Expert Insights on What’s Next for the New gTLD Program Back in March, the ICA hosted a well-attended webinar on the next round of new gTLDs—and the strong interest and evolving landscape made it clear there’s more to cover. As the next application window approaches, we’re bringing in a curated panel of leading experts on new gTLDs—Susan Payne, Christa Taylor, …
Mid-Year ICA Member Summer Social
Join us next week, for our virtual Mid-Year Social on Wednesday, August 20th! It’s a fun opportunity to connect with fellow members, share updates, catch up on industry news, or chat about upcoming conferences, including our Member Meeting in Vegas!
ICA Members Save 20% on NamesCon Tickets!
ICA Members, are you planning to attend NamesCon, taking place November 4–6 in Miami? If you haven’t registered yet, now is a great time—ticket prices increase on August 1. As an ICA member, you can save 20% on registration using our exclusive discount. Check your inbox – it was emailed to all members today. NamesCon has just announced new speakers and sessions, …
The Internet Commerce Association Congratulates ICANN Grant Recipients
The ICA, which has been a leading advocate for domain name registrant rights since its founding in 2006, congratulates Universidad Católica del Norte, along with Humberto Rolando Carrasco Blanc, Margarita Valdés, Kathy Kleiman, Chris Reed, and Javier Maestre Rodríguez, on receiving an ICANN grant dedicated to supporting UDRP defenses. This groundbreaking initiative—the first of its kind—can help domain name registrants …
ICA Member Profile: Ray King
Ray King is a serial entrepreneur with deep roots in the domain industry, having founded three notable companies in the space: SnapNames, the registry Top Level Design, and the global top-20 registrar Porkbun.com, where he currently serves as CEO. Profile Questions Name: Ray King Company: Porkbun.com Favorite Domain: Porkbun.com came from my personal stash of domains, so I’m a bit …
Panel Finds it is an Abuse of the UDRP to Assert a Trademark Infringement Claim – vol. 4.51
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 …
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 …
2025 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award Nominations
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Lonnie Borck Memorial Award! This award honors those who make an exceptional contribution to fostering a sense of community within the domain name industry. Previous recipients are: 2024: Jason Sheppard 2022: Andrew Allemann 2021: Michael Cyger 2020: Ron Jackson 2019: John Berryhill 2018: Kathy Kleiman 2017: David …