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Domain Name Wire PodcastUDRP review and ICA meeting – DNW Podcast #564Learn about the joint WIPO-ICA UDRP review and get a preview of January’s ICA meeting in Las Vegas. Last week, World Intellectual Property Organization and Internet Commerce Association (ICA) published a final report of their collaborative review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. On today’s show, ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch explains how […]
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2025-12-0834 min
Domain Name Wire PodcastUDRP review and ICA meeting - DNW PodcastLast week, World Intellectual Property Organization and Internet Commerce Association (ICA) published a final report of their collaborative review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. On today's show, ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch explains how this collaboration came to be and what the results were. We're also joined by ICA Executive Director Kamila Sekiewicz, who previews what to expect at next month's annual meeting in Las Vegas. Also: Lambo, reverse domain name hijacking cases, multi-year registrations, and more. Mentioned on this show...
2025-12-0834 min
Domain Name Law Show with Todd Ryan, David Michaels and Jeffrey NeumanDomain Name Law Show with Todd Ryan, David Michaels and Jeffrey Neuman - Episode 220 (5/20/25)The Domain Name Law Show is hosted live every Tuesday at 12pm PST/3pm EST on X Spaces by Todd Ryan @abcproductions, David Michaels @davidmichaels and Jeff Neuman @jintlaw. Running time is 60-75 minutes. Everyone is invited and welcome.SHOW #220 - Show LinkTuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 12pm PST/3pm ESTShow Outline A. Show Intro by Todd 1. Greet Audience and Introduce Co-Hosts 2. Make General Announcements 3. Share Show AgendaB. Domain Industry and Legal news 1. Domain Investing: Is it a legitimate business or is it cybersquatting that stymies internet growth a. When it Comes to Digital Markets, Trust Can't Be Secondary by Digital Citizens...
2025-09-271h 31
Uncomfortable with Jeffrey GabrielZak Muscovitch: International Domain Name Law Expert and General Counsel to the ICA | Saw.comCheck out this insightful interview with Zak Muscovitch, a seasoned expert in international domain name law. Zak has been practicing since 1999 and currently serves as the General Counsel to the Internet Commerce Association (ICA).In this interview, Zak discusses his notable cases, including landmark victories in Toronto.com and Sweetsuccess.com. He shares his experiences representing clients from around the globe and provides valuable insights into the world of domain name law.To learn more about Zak and his work, visit https://www.muscovitch.com/ and follow him on Twitter @DNattorney.If you're...
2023-11-011h 05Domain Name Wire PodcastCatching up with ICA – DNW Podcast #454We discuss the Las Vegas meeting, Lonnie Borck award, .net prices and more. My guests this week are Kamila Sekiewicz and Zak Muscovitch of the Internet Commerce Association (ICA). We kick things off by talking about the upcoming ICA meeting in Las Vegas, including some news about the Lonnie Borck Memorial Award. I manage to […]
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2023-09-2537 minDomain Name Wire PodcastCatching up with ICA - DNW PodcastMy guests this week are Kamila Sekiewicz and Zak Muscovitch of the Internet Commerce Association (ICA). We kick things off by talking about the upcoming ICA meeting in Las Vegas, including some news about the Lonnie Borck Memorial Award. I mange to get Zak's blood boiling by bringing up .net price increases, and the pair fill us in on UDRP and the ICA's "ask me anything" events. Also: Domain bidding settlement, .wallet, breach notice Sponsor: Sav.com backorders
2023-09-2537 minDomain Name Wire PodcastWhy the ICA matters – DNW Podcast #408The role the ICA plays and how you can get involved. What is the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) and why is it important? On today’s show, I speak with ICA executive director Kamila Sekiewicz and general counsel Zak Muscovitch about what the group is doing and how it advocates for the domain industry. We also […]
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2022-10-1030 minDomain Name Wire PodcastWhy the ICA matters - DNW PodcastWhat is the Internet Commerce Association (ICA) and why is it important? On today's show, I speak with ICA executive director Kamila Sekiewicz and general counsel Zak Muscovitch about what the group is doing and how it advocates for the domain industry. We also get the low down on its upcoming member meeting in January. UDRP newsletter signup: http://eepurl.com/hpT1TH Vegas Event Tickets: https://ICA-AMM2023.eventbrite.com Join the ICA: https://www.internetcommerce.org/join/ Also: Namecheap steps in for Handshake, RDNH, and .com...
2022-10-1030 minDomain Name Wire PodcastDomain Policy with Zak Muscovitch – DNW Podcast #381The latest on UDRP and other issues domain investors need to know about. Today we check in with Zak Muscovitch, general counsel for Internet Commerce Association. We discuss DNS abuse and other topics but spend most of our time talking about UDRP and UDRP reform. Zak said that, in an ideal world, 100% of UDRP […]
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2022-03-2834 minDomain Name Wire PodcastZak Muscovitch - DNW PodcastToday we check in with Zak Muscovitch, general counsel for Internet Commerce Association. We discuss DNS abuse and other topics, but spend most of our time talking about UDRP and UDRP reform. Zak said that, in an ideal world, 100% of UDRP complaints would win. Don't take that out of context, though. He explains what he means on today's show. Also: BAYC apes in on domains, DNAcademy acquisition, a record Handshake sale, and more. Sponsor: Sell your domains with Sav.com domain landers
2022-03-2834 min
Kickstart Commerce Podcast - Domain Investing & Development StrategiesDomain Name Law and Investing with Zak MuscovitchWelcome to the Kickstart Commerce podcast where we share search marketing and domain investing strategies to help grow your business.
In today's episode, our guest is Zak Muscovitch — a Canadian intellectual property lawyer, Founder and Publisher of Domain Name Law Reports, and General Counsel at the Internet Commerce Association (also known as the ICA).
Today Zak and I discuss:
How Zak got his start in Internet and domain name law writing about the future of Internet commerce taxation.
Zak then talks about his first domain name law experience, including the backstory of Toronto2.com and...
2021-07-161h 21Domain Name Wire PodcastBooking.com and cybersquatting – DNW Podcast #310A discussion with a UDRP panelist who also represented Booking.com at the Supreme Court. One of the best sessions at September’s NamesCon Online was a chat between Zak Muscovitch, general counsel of Internet Commerce Association, and David Bernstein, a partner with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Bernstein was counsel for Booking.com in its trademark fight that […]
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2020-11-0231 minDomain Name Wire PodcastUDRPs and Booking.com - DNW PodcastOne of the best sessions at September's NamesCon Online was a chat between Zak Muscovitch, general counsel of Internet Commerce Association, and David Bernstein, a partner with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Bernstein was counsel for Booking.com in its trademark fight that went all the way to the Supreme Court. On today's show, you'll hear the NamesCon discussion between Muscovitch and Bernstein. They discuss the implications of the Booking.com case on dictionary word domains. Bernstein is also a prolific UDRP panelist, having decided over 300 cases. He shares some of the more memorable cases he's decided. (FYI - registration for...
2020-11-0231 min
Josh.co - Digital Fortune PodcastDigital Fortune #3 - The ICA with Zak MuscovitchIn this episode of Digital Fortune I chat with the ICA general council (Zak Muskovitch). Tune in to learn more about the ICA and why we should support their efforts with protecting domain owners rights.
2020-09-2235 minDomain Name Wire PodcastDomains at the Supreme Court - DNW PodcastThere was a big spotlight on domain names last week in a place where you wouldn't expect them: The U.S. Supreme Court. The court heard oral arguments in a dispute over whether or not Booking.com should be able to trademark booking.com. It was fascinating to listen to the court drill both sides in the issue. On today's show, Internet Commerce Association general counsel Zak Muscovitch and I discuss the hearing and the role the ICA might play in the court's decision. We also talk about ICANN's decision to block the sale of .org to a private...
2020-05-1136 minDomain Name Wire PodcastNamesCon Roundup – DNW Podcast #27110 interviews from people at NamesCon. NamesCon was last week in Austin, Texas. On this week’s show, you’ll hear from 10 people at NamesCon: Aman Bhutani, CEO of GoDaddy Peter Askew, Domain investor/business builder Christina Beavis, Vox Populi (.sucks) Jackson Elsegood, Escrow.com Zak Muscovitch, General Counsel of Internet Commerce Association Nikul Sanghvi, Domain investor Darpan […]
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2020-02-0321 minDomain Name Wire PodcastICANN drops the ball – DNW Podcast #256Zak Muscovitch talks about how ICANN went wrong. Internet Commerce Association general counsel Zak Muscovitch comes on the show to talk about ICANN’s misstep on recent contract renewals and how it could impact domain name registrants. What can be done to prevent this from happening in the future? Also: Netflix, ageism, reverse domain hijacking, domain […]
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2019-10-0739 min
DomainSherpa.comExample Domain Lease Agreement - and Everything You Need to Know About Domain Name Leasing - with Zak MuscovitchZak Muscovitch, pioneering domain name attorney, is speaking at NamesCon and once again, he is offering his domain name lease agreement template for free, right here! Download the template or listen to the full interview. Or both!
In this interview, you'll learn why a lease may help you sell a domain name, what provisions should be included in a domain name lease, and how to protect yourself (from both the lessee and lessor perspectives).
The example domain name lease, with legal considerations – compliments of Zak Muscovitch – is included as an educational reference.
2019-01-2800 minDomain Name Wire PodcastPredictions - DNW PodcastYep, it's 2019! As we ring in the New Year, we'll hear from 18 people with their predictions for 2019 in the domain business: Kellie Peterson (Automattic/WordPress.com) Doron Vermaat (Efty) Mike Gargiulo (VPN.com) Mariah Reilly (Donuts) Christa Taylor (dotTBA) Giuseppe Graziano (GGRG.com) Roland LaPlante (Afilias) Rick Schwartz (Domain King) Jason Eisler (.Club) Elisa Cooper (Brandsight) Marco Hoffmann (InternetX) Lori Anne Wardi (Neustar) Mike Ambrose (XYZ) Peter Van Roste (C...
2019-01-0727 minDomain Name Wire Podcast2018 DNW Predictions Episode - DNW PodcastIt's time for the annual DNW predictions episode! You'll hear from 17 people across the domain name industry about what they predict in the domain name space in 2018. You'll hear from: Brian Cute (PIR/.org), Christa Taylor (dot TBA), Michele Neylon (Blacknight), Shane Cultra (DSAD.com), Lori Anne Wardi (Neustar), Giuseppe Graziano (GGRG.com), Zak Muscovitch (Muscovitch Law Firm), Jochen Kieler (BrandIT), Paul Nicks (GoDaddy), Braden Pollock (Legal Brand Marketing), Matt Overman (Donuts), Kamila Sekiewicz (Internet Commerce Association), Mike Carson (Park.io), Sandeep Ramchandani (Radix), Roland LaPlante (Afilias), Michele Van Tilborg (.Club) and Tobias Flaitz (Sedo). Enjoy and Happy New...
2017-12-2627 minDomain Name Wire PodcastWhat you need to know from ICA – DNW Podcast #128Here are some of the issues domainers need to be aware of. What do domainers need to look out for? This week we chat with Internet Commerce Association board member Zak Muscovitch about the issues facing domainers that the association is working on, including UDRP reform, “copyright UDRP” and more. Also: price hike fallout, a […]
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2017-03-2027 minDomain Name Wire PodcastWhat you need to know from ICA - DNW Podcast #128What do domainers need to look out for? This week we chat with Internet Commerce Association board member Zak Muscovitch about the issues facing domainers that the association is working on, including UDRP reform, "copyright UDRP" and more. Also: price hike fallout, a bespoke domain name and more.
2017-03-2027 minDomain Name Wire PodcastDomain Leases and Options with Zak Muscovitch – DNW Podcast #89How to sell a domain name through a lease/option. Leasing a domain or selling an option to buy a domain is a good way to close a domain name transaction when the buyer can’t pay for it up front. This week, domain attorney Zak Muscovitch explains how to structure these deals, the due diligence you […]
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2016-06-2039 min
DomainSherpa.comLower Your Risk of UDRP Action in Generic Domain Name InvestmentsThe greatest risk to owning a high-value generic domain name is having it taken away from you during a UDRP action.
If you're spending $10,000, $50,000 or $100,000 or more on a premium generic domain name and you want to lower your risk of UDRP, URS or lawsuit, then pay attention to these four attorneys and the tactics they suggest.
Learn from:
David Weslow of Wiley Rein
Stevan Lieberman of Greenberg and Lieberman
Zak Muscovitch of The Muscovitch Law Firm
Jason Schaeffer of ESQwire.com
2015-04-1321 minDomainSherpa.comEverything You Need to Know About Domain Name Leasing (Including Example Agreement) - With Zak MuscovitchWhile domain name leasing is not as popular as a straight domain name sale, it's happening more frequently every day.
In this interview, you'll learn why a lease may help you sell a domain name, what provisions should be included in a domain name lease, and how to protect yourself (from both the lessee and lessor perspectives).
An example domain name lease, with legal considerations – compliments of Zak Muscovitch – is included as an educational reference.
2015-03-2300 min