Video of the WIPO-ICA UDRP report review webinar

The Internet Commerce Association (ICA) shared the video recording of the webinar presenting the Initial Report of the WIPO–ICA UDRP Review Project Team.

This collaborative project, co-led by Brian Beckham (WIPO) and Zak Muscovitch (ICA), reflects on nearly 25 years of the UDRP and explores ways to strengthen it through thoughtful, incremental improvements.

During the webinar, Brian and Zak outlined the project’s collaborative approach, which included 16 core experts and consultations with 23 additional professionals. The goal: identifying potential improvements without destabilizing the existing system.

Key topics discussed included:

• Registrar verification procedures

• Fee payment deadlines

• The potential for an appeals layer

• Challenges of implementing changes like a “loser pays” system

Brian and Zak emphasized a two-tiered strategy: Quickly addressing areas with broad consensus, while identifying more complex issues requiring ongoing discussion. The goal remains clear—preserve the effectiveness of the UDRP while adapting it for the future.

Useful links:
Watch the Recording
Read the Full Report
Executive Summary
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