We are delighted to announce that it.com, one of our sponsors, has extended their support to include not just the much-anticipated Friday lunch but also the Sphere outing at our upcoming event. This generous gesture from it.com adds another layer of excitement and enjoyment to our already action-packed schedule. Sphere Outing: An Experience to Remember The Sphere outing promises to be an …
Launching the ICA Member Meeting Website!
We are incredibly excited to launch this brand new website dedicated exclusively to our ICA Member Meeting in Las Vegas! As our event has grown in size and scope, we realized the need to move beyond just emails to keep our attendees informed and engaged. This website is our latest step in making your experience as enriching and seamless as …
Preliminary Agenda Unveiled for the Upcoming ICA Member Meeting in Las Vegas!
We are thrilled to announce the preliminary agenda for our much-anticipated ICA Member Meeting in Las Vegas! The meeting promises to be a blend of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s what we have lined up for you: Wednesday Evening: A Cinematic Start Our meeting kicks off on Wednesday evening with a special outing to the Brand New …
ICANN’s .Net Registry Agreement: ICA Responds with Deep Concerns
Monday, June 26, 2023, ICANN published its report of the Public Comments regarding the Proposed .Net Registry Agreement. Yesterday, the ICA responded to it with a letter to ICANN’s Board of Directors, expressing its concern and dismay of what the ICA considers a “Policy Wash”. You can read the entire letter, here.
Welcoming Our New Bronze Member: Anthos Chrysanthou and the Sav.com Team!
We are happy to announce ICA’s newest Bronze member, Anthos Chrysanthou, and his dedicated team from Sav.com For those who may not know, Sav.com is a dynamic registrar focused on simplifying domain registration and management, making it more accessible for everyone. They have recently updated their logo, reinforcing their commitment to being a trusted platform for establishing a robust web presence. Anthos, …
Complainant Attempts to Withdraw Complaint after Respondent Requests RDNH Ruling – ICA UDRP Digest – Vol 2.38
Thank you for joining us for the Digest(vol. 2.38) as we cover some of the most interesting decisions from the past week: ‣ Complainant Attempts to Withdraw Complaint after Respondent Demands RDNH Ruling (veripro .com *with commentary) ‣ Domain Name Registered Before Complainant’s Existence (snugg .com) ‣ Panel Finds Absence of Secondary Meaning in Business Dispute (redreactive .com) ‣ Mambo …
ICA Files Comment on ICANN Proposals to Deprive Registrants of Recourse to Court following IGO UDRPs
In response to ICANN’s request for comments from stakeholders, the ICA filed its Comment today, on the Initial Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs. This is an important issue that the ICA has been actively involved in for many years and ICA Board Member Jay Chapman served in the ICANN group working on this issue on behalf of …
Food, Fun, and Friendships Formed and Refreshed at ICA’s 15th Anniversary Meetup in Las Vegas!
The ICA’s 15th Anniversary Meetup in Las Vegas recently completed. The first member meetup as a standalone event in the organization’s history was held from September 19-21 at the Green Valley Resort in Henderson, Nevada, located just outside of Las Vegas. Despite a changing Covid-19 outlook, Kamila Sekiewicz, the ICA’s Executive Director, put together the industry’s first sizable in-person gathering …
For the First Time Ever: A “LIVE” UDRP HEARING!
For the first time ever, you can see a “live” demonstration of how an actual UDRP domain name dispute case is argued and adjudicated. The ICA is very pleased to present in association with the International Trademark Association (INTA) a “moot” or “mock” UDRP hearing. This innovative and lively session will feature three actual UDRP Panelists as they hear a …
Recording of our Business Intelligence Briefing on the Second Round of New gTLDs
We were delighted to host a panel of new gTLD experts who shared their expertise and predictions for the next round of the new gTLD application process in a webinar earlier this week. The ICA would like to extend a big thank you to our wonderful host, Christa Taylor, and the panelists, Jeff Neuman, Jothan Frakes, and Phill Buckingham. You’ll …