Upcoming events.
So marketing is considering a few new brand names ahead of an upcoming launch, and you’ve been asked to clear trademarks and secure matching domain name registrations. While this may seem straight-forward, there are a number of important decisions to be made, and strategies can vary across different industries. Join domain name industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper as they discuss domain management best practices for launching new brands including:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. It will run for 45 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowThis six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Learn moreWe’re excited to be a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Annual Meeting. Join us for all the action as INTA heads to Singapore for their first Annual Meeting in Asia since 2014! Be part of the extensive networking opportunities, the newly designed Innovation Marketplace, the most engaging Business Development (BD) events, and so much more!
Learn morePast events.
Attend GCD’s, second annual user group meeting November 8-9. This is an opportunity for GCD’s clients to provide feedback to the broader team, learn more about planned product enhancements, and share best practices with one another. This event is by invitation-only.
Interested in learning more about decisions that will impact brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, DNS abuse, and much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, October 26th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN75 including:
ICANN75 is the third and final public meeting of 2022. It is being held in Kuala Lumpur, September 17 - 22. This four-day meeting will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. This meeting is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
Register nowWTR Live: Brand Protection Online USA returns on 19 October at the Westin New York at Times Square. Join the conversation on cutting-edge strategies for protecting brands in an ever-expanding environment. This event will explore new challenges facing the market beyond 2023. Meet and share best practices with over 100 leading industry brands to discover how you can futureproof your online protection strategy.
Learn moreJoin domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, October 5th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they tackle some of the industry’s toughest domain management questions. Ever wondered how domain names really work? Or who controls ICANN? Or why domain name ownership information is no longer freely disclosed?
In this session, they’ll be answering questions such as:
Matt and Elisa are also happy to answer any domain management questions you have. Just be sure have them ready to ask, and our experts will provide their perspectives. They will do their best to answer even the most challenging domain management questions.
Register nowAttending WIPR Trademarks Live Los Angeles 2022 will give you an invaluable opportunity to hear policy updates first-hand; understand the impact of recent case law; listen to expert opinion; and access solutions to assist in streamlining of your day-to-day role.
Learn moreSo marketing is considering a few new brand names ahead of an upcoming launch, and you’ve been asked to clear trademarks and secure matching domain name registrations. While this may seem straight-forward, there are a number of important decisions to be made, and strategies can vary across different industries. Join domain name industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper as they discuss domain management best practices for launching new brands including:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21 at 9am PT / noon ET. It will run for 45 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowThe 2022 Trademark Administrators & Practitioners Meeting (TMAP) is the premier event for trademark administrators, paralegals, young practitioners, and professionals who manage a global trademark portfolio.
With fast-paced and dynamic sessions on a wide range of topics, the meeting offers something for everyone. Talented paralegals, attorneys, and other professionals will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and skills to lead your organization through essential trademark and brand-related issues. Learn about key developments in trademark law, best practices in brand protection, and so much more.
Learn moreJoin domain name industry veterans Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper for part 2 of our series focused on Corporate Domain Name Management. In this session we’ll dive even deeper into Corporate Domain Name Management as we discuss:
Attend this 60-minute webinar on Wednesday, August 10 at 9am PT / Noon ET. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowInterested in learning more about decisions that will impact brand owners, but unable to travel to The Hague? If yes, then attend this ICANN74 recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, DNS abuse, and much more.
Join domain name industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, June 29 at 9am PT/Noon ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN74 including:
ICANN74 is the second public meeting of 2022 and will be held on June 13–16 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. It will take place as a hybrid event to accommodate both in-person and virtual participation.
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowAttending WIPR Trademarks Live will give you an invaluable opportunity to hear policy updates first-hand; understand the impact of recent case law; listen to expert opinion; and access solutions to assist in streamlining of your day-to-day role.
Register nowJoin GCD’s Nicole DelleDonne at this virtual event hosted by WIPR as she leads a panel discussion addressing the challenges faced by in-house counsel in managing corporate domain name portfolios.
Register nowNew to corporate domain name management or just interested in a refresher? If so, then join part 1 of a 2-part series focused on the fundamentals of corporate domain name management. In part 1, domain name industry veterans Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will be covering the essentials including:
Attend this webinar on Wednesday, May 18 at 9am PT / Noon ET.
The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register now- Is gaining full visibility into your domain name portfolio to identify security risks a challenge?
- Is your current registrar providing data-driven guidance?
- Would a detailed analysis of your current domain name portfolio be helpful to you?
- Are you looking to pare back your current domain name portfolio, but aren’t sure where to start?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, May 11 at 10am PT / 1pm ET and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios especially during these uncertain times. Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, pare portfolios, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowJoin us for an event unlike any other!
We’ve taken the best of our Annual Meeting in-person meeting and combined it with our revamped virtual platform.
Join us for Business Development networking, unparalleled IP education, and insight from our international community on the pivotal challenges—and opportunities—facing brands today.
Washington, D.C. is an exciting area, known for an abundance of amazing monuments and museums, historic sites, and fantastic dining.
Learn moreOver the last year, questions and interest in blockchain domains (sometimes called decentralised domains, NFT domains, or web3 usernames) have grown considerably.
What are blockchain domains, how do they work, and how are they being used today?
Join Tyler Mason, senior director of strategy and advisory at GCD, on Wednesday, April 27 at 10am PT/1pm ET as he reviews this technology. Specifically he’ll be covering:
- The different types of blockchain domain names
- Basics of how they work and how they differ from the traditional domain name space
- Questions related to trademark abuse and possible future name collisions
Interested in learning more about decisions that will impact brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, DNS abuse, and much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, March 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN73 including:
ICANN73 is the first public meeting of 2022. It is being held virtually, March 7 – 10. This four-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowAs ICANN continues to move forward with the next round of new gTLDs, companies are starting to evaluate whether it could make sense to apply for their own dotBrand registry.
While there are still many unknowns including timing and costs, looking back at the last round and understanding how dotBrand registries are being leveraged today can help to determine whether it might make sense to explore further.
Join domain name industry experts Lauren Tracey and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, March 9 at 9am PT / noon ET as they review:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 at 9am PT / noon ET. It will run for 60 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A. By registering for this webinar, you submit your information to the webinar organizers and speakers from GoDaddy Corporate Domains, who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services.
Register nowThis four-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Learn moreIf you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on February 2 at 09:00 PT/ 12:00 ET as domain name industry-experts Elisa Cooper and Matt Serlin discuss the data elements that every domain name manager should be evaluating in order to make informed domain management decisions. By leveraging domain name and website data, domain managers can pare portfolios, identify gaps, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
The webinar is scheduled for 60 minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A – so come prepared with your toughest domain management questions.
Register nowAre you looking for ways to measure, communicate and improve the performance of your domain management program? If so, then join us as we review the 6 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that every company should be measuring to optimize portfolios, contain costs and minimize risks. Hear from domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, January 19th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they cover:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, January 19th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. It will run for 60 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowOver the last year, questions and interest in blockchain domains (sometimes called decentralized domains, NFT domains, or web3 usernames) have grown considerably. But what are blockchain domains, how do they work, and how are they being used today? Join Tyler Mason, Senior Director of Strategy and Advisory at GCD on Wednesday, December 1 at 10am PT/ 1pm ET as he reviews this technology. Specifically he’ll be covering:
The webinar is scheduled to run for 45 minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Get the best of both worlds—virtual and onsite—at the 2021 Annual Meeting Virtual+, November 15 to 19.
This innovative hybrid Meeting features five days of fully virtual education, Business Development opportunities, and committee meetings, augmented with (“+”) one-day onsite events in Hong Kong SAR, China; New York, New York, USA; Berlin, Germany; and Los Angeles, California, USA, on different days during the Meeting.
Learn moreInterested in learning about important domain name policy updates impacting brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, DNS abuse and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, November 10th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN72 including:
ICANN72 is the third and final public meeting of 2021. It is being held virtually, October 25 - 28 , 2021. This four-day meeting will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. This meeting is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowICANN72 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually, 25-28 October 2021 (revised meeting dates). All sessions will be conducted during regular working hours in Seattle, United States (Pacific Daylight Time / UTC-7).
Learn moreAre you ready to make the switch to a corporate domain name management provider? Not even sure how corporate registrars differ from retail registrars? Then attend this 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, October 20 at 10am PT / 1pm ET where we’ll cover the differences in service, security and support. We’ll help you to determine whether it makes sense to make the switch, especially if you are in need of:
We’ll also cover the questions to ask when evaluating a corporate domain name registrar.
Register nowPriorities for corporate domain name managers continue to shift. With a renewed focus on security, portfolio right-sizing, and cost containment, corporate domain name managers are now being presented with competing priorities that are seemingly at odds with one another.
More than ever, corporate domain name managers are being asked to do more, with less.
Given these changing priorities, join domain name industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on September 29 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share practical steps for:
They will also be sharing best practices for selecting service providers, designing and managing domain name programs, and streamlining workflow.
This webinar is scheduled to run for 60 minutes with 15 minutes of Q&A.
Register nowTen years ago, brand owners were able to block registrations of their trademarks in .XXX top-level domains. Those .XXX blocks will be expiring in December of 2021, and owners of those blocks will automatically qualify for AdultBlock and AdultBlock+.
AdultBlock enables brand owners to protect a single brand across .ADULT, .PORN, .SEX and .XXX. And AdultBlock+ allows trademark holders to block both exact-match terms as well as look-alike variations, including those using IDN character sets, across all four TLDs.
Attend our upcoming webinar hosted by domain name industry expert Ben Anderson on Thursday, Sept 2 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as he covers:
The webinar is scheduled to last for 30-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowAs ICANN continues to move forward with the next round of new gTLDs, companies are starting to evaluate whether it could make sense to apply for their own dotBrand registry. While there are still many unknowns including timing and costs, looking back at the last round and understanding how dotBrand registries are being leveraged today can help to determine whether it might make sense to explore further.
Join domain name industry expert Tony Kirsch on Wednesday, July 28 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET as he reviews:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET. It will run for 45 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowInterested in understanding the impact of domain name policy affecting brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as DNS abuse, the next round of new gTLDs, the future of Whois and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, June 30 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN71 including:
ICANN71 is the second public meeting of 2021. It is being held virtually, June 14 - 17. This four-day meeting is focused on current policy development work. Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowIf you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, June 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios especially during these uncertain times. Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, pare portfolios, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowICANN71 Policy Forum will be held as a Virtual Public Meeting during June 14-17 2021. This four-day meeting is focused on current policy development work.
Learn moreWIPR Trademarks Live has been designed to provide critical and timely insights from leading trademark practitioners from a wide range of industry sectors and jurisdictions. It will assist you in ensuring the protection of your brand, as well as providing practical and best-practice examples of how to exploit your IP assets fully.
Join us on June 8–10, 2021 for this brand-new virtual conference—a gathering of in-house trademark counsel from an all-sector-encompassing group of corporations, who are participating in order to share their experiences and offer their insights.
Attending the conference will give you an invaluable opportunity to hear policy updates first-hand; understand the impact of recent case law; listen to expert opinion, and access solutions to assist your streamlining of your day-to-day role.
Register nowWe invite you to join a “virtual fireside chat” with Jessica Hilberman, Head of Domains and Permissions, Brand Management at Google. During this session, Jessica will be discussing:
The fireside chat is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK and is scheduled for 45 minutes, and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowInterested in learning more about decisions that will impact brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, the future of Whois and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, April 7 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN70 including:
ICANN70 is the first public meeting of 2021. It is being held virtually, March 20 – 25. This six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowThis six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Learn moreJoin domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, March 17th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they tackle some of the industry’s toughest domain management questions. Ever wondered how domain names really work? Or who controls ICANN? Or why domain name ownership information is no longer freely disclosed?
In this session, they’ll be answering questions such as:
Matt and Elisa are also happy to answer any domain management questions you have. Just be sure to submit them when you register, and our experts will provide their perspectives. They will do their best to answer even the most challenging domain management questions.
Register nowJoin domain name industry veterans Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper for part 2 of our series focused on Corporate Domain Name Management. In this session we’ll dive even deeper into Corporate Domain Name Management as we discuss:
Attend this 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowAre you looking for ways to measure, communicate and improve the performance of your domain management program? If so, then join us as we review the 6 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that every company should be measuring to optimize portfolios, contain costs and minimize risks. Hear from domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, January 27th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they cover:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. It will run for 45 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowNew to corporate domain name management or just interested in a refresher? If so, then join part 1 of a 2-part series focused on the fundamentals of corporate domain name management. In part 1, domain name industry veterans Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will be covering the essentials including:
Attend this 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, December 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowIf you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, December 9 at 10am PT / 1pm ET and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios especially during these uncertain times. Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, pare portfolios, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowBrandsight will be virtually exhibiting at the INTA 2020 Annual Meeting. Schedule a time or drop by and see us. We look forward to seeing you there.
Learn moreInterested in learning about important domain name policy updates impacting brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, the future of Whois and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, November 4th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN69 including:
ICANN69 is the third and final public meeting of 2020. It is being held virtually, October 17 - 22 , 2020. This six-day meeting will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. This meeting is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowICANN69 will be held October 17 - 22. This six-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. The AGM is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
Learn moreAs ICANN continues to move forward with the next round of new gTLDs, companies are starting to evaluate whether it could make sense to apply for their own dotBrand registry. While there are still many unknowns including exact timing and costs, looking back at the last round and understanding how dotBrand registries are being leveraged today can help to determine whether it might make sense to explore further.
Join domain name industry expert Tony Kirsch on Wednesday, October 7th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET as he reviews:
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. It will run for 45 minutes and conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowSecuring domain names in 2020 means more than just locking domains at the registry or requiring two-factor authentication to access domain management accounts. Now is the time to review domain name portfolios to assess whether valuable assets are protected. This includes ensuring that names have the appropriate locks applied, are leveraging DNSSEC, and are being monitored for unauthorized updates. It also means understanding whether your registrar is hardened against cyber-attacks which are becoming increasingly more sophisticated.
Attend this 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, September 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET where domain industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will discuss risks that exist and steps for mitigating them. Specifically they will be covering:
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowWell-defined corporate domain name polices can help to streamline processes, ensure that brands are protected, and that domains are secured and optimized. Even for companies that have long-standing polices in-place, reviewing them periodically makes sense as market drivers evolve and the industry landscape changes.
Join domain industry experts Tyler Mason and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, August 19 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they review the critical components of corporate domain name policies, including:
In addition, Tyler and Elisa will also discuss the benefits of leveraging a cross-functional domain name council to address issues as they arise.
This webinar is scheduled to run for 45 minutes with 15 minutes of Q&A.
Register nowPlease join us for a virtual domain name roundtable. These roundtables are meant to provide an opportunity for you to share your experiences, and to hear from other domain name professionals as we all navigate these challenging times.
During this virtual roundtable, we’ll be discussing portfolio paring and cost containment. Specifically, we’ll be posing questions such as:
This interactive roundtable is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK and will last for 1 hour.
Register now - space limitedInterested in understanding the impact of COVID-19 on domain name policy affecting brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, the future of Whois and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, July 1st at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN68 including:
ICANN68 is the second public meeting of 2020. It is being held virtually, June 22 - 25, 2020. This four-day meeting is focused on current policy development work. Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowWithin the last two months, priorities for corporate domain name managers have been turned upside down. With an increase in domain name abuse and a renewed focus on cost containment, corporate domain name managers are now being presented with competing priorities that are seemingly at odds with one another.
More than ever, corporate domain name managers are being asked to do more, with less.
Given these changing priorities, join domain name industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper as they share practical steps for:
They will also be sharing best practices for selecting service providers, designing and managing domain name programs, and streamlining workflow.
Register nowBrandsight invites you to join a “virtual fireside chat” with James Brewer, Global Director Commercial Marketing Operations at Eli Lilly and Company as he shares his journey in developing and building a best-in-class domain management program. During this session, James will be discussing:
The fireside chat is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK and is scheduled for 45 minutes, and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowPlease join us for a virtual domain name roundtable. These roundtables are meant to provide an opportunity for you to share your experiences, and to hear from other domain name professionals as we all navigate uncharted territory.
During this virtual roundtable, we’ll be discussing domain management roles, responsibilities and policies. Specifically, we’ll be posing questions such as:
This interactive roundtable is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK and will last for 1 hour.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, April 29 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm UK and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios especially during these uncertain times. Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, pare portfolios, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowInterested in learning more about decisions that will impact brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, the future of Whois and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Tuesday, March 17th at 8am PT / 11am ET / 3pm UK as they share with you highlights from ICANN67 including:
ICANN67 is the first public meeting of 2020. It is being held virtually for the first time ever, March 7 – 12. This six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowThis six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Learn moreThis past year was incredibly eventful for the domain name industry. In 2019, we saw ICANN come under significant pressure with the sale of .org to private equity. There was also renewed focus on DNS abuse and security, as well as the launch of new blocking offerings to protect rights owners. And of course, there was activity around new gTLDs stemming from the first round which had launched 8 years earlier.
With so much to follow, please join Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on February 26 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm GMT as they review and provide their perspectives on the top 10 biggest domain news stories from 2019, including:
And of course, they’ll be hauling out the old crystal ball to make their predictions for 2020 during this 60-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowCorporate domain name professional are invited to join us for a domain name roundtable on Jan 30th during NamesCon in Austin. Topics to be covered include:
Attendance to the roundtable is by invitation only.
Do you know the difference between domain names, subdomains and subdirectories but have questions about what how, when are where to use them? Then join us as we discuss various URL strategies, the benefits and disadvantages of each, and how they can be used to drive traffic to relevant content.
Join Tyler Mason and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, January 22 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm GMT where they will discuss strategies for implementing naming policies using domain names, subdomains and subdirectories. Specifically, they will be reviewing:
• Benefits and disadvantage of using domain names, subdomains and subdirectories to drive traffic • Best practices for developing a URL policy • Strategies for managing domain names and subdomains
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register now• Are you struggling to optimize your domain name portfolio? • Would a detailed analysis of your current domain name portfolio be helpful to you? • Are you looking to pare back your current domain name portfolio, but aren’t sure where to start? • Is managing your domain portfolio across multiple registrars becoming a burden?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, December 18 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm GMT and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios to drive more informed domain management decisions. Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowUnable to attend the 6-day ICANN Annual General Meeting in Montreal, but interested in learning more about decisions that will impact brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as the next round of new gTLDs, the future of Whois, DNS abuse and much, much more. Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, November 20th at 8am PT / 11pm ET / 4pm UK as they share with you highlights from ICANN66 in Montreal, including:
ICANN66 in Montreal is the third and final public meeting of 2019. This six-day meeting will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. This meeting is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
Attend this 60-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowThe Leadership Meeting brings together INTA volunteers and leaders once a year to advance the Association’s objectives and goals. This meeting offers registrants an advanced-level educational program and the opportunity to conduct business and network with colleagues from around the world over four days in an amazing location.
Learn moreThis annual IP multi-track program covers many relevant topics for both IP and non-IP paralegals and administrators of all experience levels. The program meets North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification requirements for recertification. The program includes updates in Trademark, Patent, and Copyright law, and a format that will allow those who wish to hear specifically about a particular area of law to choose focused sessions. Elisa Cooper and Matt Serlin will be presenting on Domain Name Management and Whois respectively.
Register nowInitially introduced by ICANN in 2008, the New gTLD Program was designed to enhance innovation, competition and consumer choice. More than 10 years later, there are now more than 1200 delegated new gTLDs with 26 million registrations accounting for 6.5% of all domain names registered globally.
So was the New gTLD Program a success? Were the objectives of the program met? Are people actually using new gTLDs? Did we see an onslaught of brand abuse?
Join Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, October 16 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST as they take a look back at the first round, and review the original requirements for operating a new gTLD registry, as well as some of the hidden gotchas that had occurred. They will also cover how new gTLDs are being used today, with special focus on .Brand registries. Additionally, they will spend time discussing:
• New gTLD Rights Protection Mechanisms, with Special Focus on New Blocking Offerings • Ensuring Compliance and Best Practices for Existing .Brand Registry Operators • Timing and Planning for Round 2 of New gTLDs
Attend this 60-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowEven in 2019, the complexities of managing corporate domain name portfolios continues to grow. Whether it’s tracking changes to Whois, understanding security threats, making sense of blockchain domains or just trying to more effectively manage domain name portfolios, the number of issues facing domain name professionals can seem overwhelming.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, September 18 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST as they discuss some of the most important issues facing domain professionals including:
• Strategies for optimizing domain portfolios • Mitigating threats to domain name security • Growing concerns over blockchain domains • Next round of new gTLDs • IP owners’ access to Whois
Attend this 60-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowUnable to attend a four-day meeting in Marrakesh, but interested in learning more about the domain name policy changes that are impacting brand owners? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as Whois, rights protection mechanisms, and the next round of new gTLDs.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, July 10 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN65 in Marrakesh, including:
ICANN65 in Marrakesh is the second public meeting of 2019. This four-day meeting is focused on current policy development work.
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Register nowThis four-day meeting is focused on current policy development work, outreach, and daily opportunities to network with the community.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, May 29th at 10am PT / 1pm ET and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios to drive more informed domain management decisions. Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowJoin IP professionals, including practitioners, IP Office and government officials, marketers, CEOs and brand protection professionals, from around the world for INTA’s 141st Annual Meeting, May 18–22, 2019, in Boston, Massachusetts. Both Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will be hosting Table Topics covering ICANN’s EPDP and domain portfolio right-sizing, respectively.
With recent security warnings from ICANN to protect domain names, along with changes to Whois resulting from GDPR, now is the time to review domain name portfolios to assess whether valuable assets are protected. This includes ensuring that names have the appropriate locks applied, are leveraging DNSSEC, and are being monitored for unauthorized updates.
Attend this webinar on Wednesday, April 24th at 10 am PT / 1pm ET where domain industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will discuss risks that continue to plague the DNS and steps for mitigating them. Specifically they will be covering:
This webinar is scheduled for 45-minutes and will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowJoin the International Trademark Association (INTA) in New York City on March 28 and 29 for the 2019 March Conference: The Business of Brands, where the discussion goes beyond trademarks and focusses on brands from a business perspective. This forward-looking conference will provide strategies to stay ahead of trends and changes, provide practical tips and strategies.
Interested in learning more about domain name policy changes that impact brand owners, but unable to attend a six-day meeting Kobe, Japan? If so, then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues such as Whois, rights protection mechanisms, and the next round of new gTLDs.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, March 27 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN64 in Kobe, including:
ICANN64 in Kobe is the first public meeting of 2019. This six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowThis six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Not unlike previous years, 2018 was an eventful one for the domain name industry. Over the course of last year, we saw significant changes to WHOIS resulting from GDPR which has had a major impact on domain name professionals, continued M&A activity, and a potential price increase for .COM domains on the horizon. We also saw an increase in UDRP filings, record-breaking sales for new gTLDs, and over a million domains seized by law enforcement.
With so much to follow, please join Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on February 20 at 10am PT / 1pm as they review and provide their perspectives on the top 10 biggest domain news stories from 2018, including:
And of course, they’ll be bringing out their crystal ball to make their predictions for 2019 during this 60-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowNamesCon Global is the largest annual domain-industry conference, attracting professionals from around the world.
Have you reviewed your domain portfolio for hidden risks?
Are you making the most of your domain name portfolio?
Do you understand the true value of defensive holdings?
If you’d like to do any of the above, but aren’t sure how to get started, then join Elisa Cooper and Matt Serlin on January 24 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. They will discuss common issues that continue to plague corporate domain name portfolios, and what to look for to uncover hidden risks and assess value.
Specifically, they will be covering steps to:
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowJoin domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, December 12th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they answer your toughest domain management questions. Ever wondered how domain names really work? Or who controls ICANN? Or when the next round of new gTLD applications will be accepted? Well, now is your chance to ask.
Just be sure to submit your questions when you register, and our experts will provide their perspectives. They will do their best to answer even the most challenging domain management questions.
About Our Experts:
Matt Serlin
Matt is a domain industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience. He is currently a member of the ICANN EPDP team where he is working on the next generation of WHOIS. He is also a former Chair of the ICANN Registrar’s Constituency where he assisted in drafting the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement which provides rights owners with additional avenues for recourse in cases of domain name abuse.
Elisa Cooper
Over the last 15 years, Elisa has worked closely with many Fortune 1000 companies in assisting with domain management, brand protection and new gTLD strategy development. She has spoken and written extensively on these topics. She is a former Chair of the ICANN Business Constituency.
Submit your questions and attend this interactive 45-minute webinar.
Listen nowAre you struggling to optimize your domain name portfolio?
Would a detailed analysis of your current domain name portfolio be helpful to you?
Are you looking to pare back your current domain name portfolio, but aren’t sure where to start?
Is managing your domain portfolio across multiple registrars becoming a burden?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, November 14th at 10am PT / 1pm ET and see for yourself how the Brandsight platform is enabling corporations to gain insight into their domain name portfolios to drive more informed domain management decisions.
Leveraging today’s technology, the Brandsight platform provides detailed and automated domain name and website analysis, regardless of registrar, enabling users to understand domain name usage, uncover value and address vulnerabilities.
Listen nowBrandsight will be attending ICANN63 in Barcelona. This is the Annual General Meeting for 2018 and is focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Due to an ever-changing environment, the complexities of managing corporate domain name portfolios continues to grow. Whether it’s tracking GDPR and changes to WHOIS, understanding threats posed by homographs (brañdsight.com), or just trying to more effectively manage domain name portfolios, the number of issues facing domain name professionals can seem overwhelming.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, September 26 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they discuss some of the most important issues facing domain professionals including:
Attend this 60-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowThe TMAP Meeting is the only educational event of its kind for trademark administrators and practitioner. The meeting presentations are tailored for trademark administrators and practitioners, with a focus on managing a global trademark portfolio and brand protection strategies.
Securing domain names in 2018 means more than just locking domains at the registry or requiring two-factor authentication to access domain management accounts. Given recent changes to transfer policies, new browser requirements for SSLs, and the impact of GDPR on WHOIS, a number of new issues have emerged.
Attend this 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, August 15th at 10 am PT / 1pm ET where domain industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will discuss these new risks and the steps for mitigating them. Specifically they will be covering risks associated with:
They’ll provide a quick recap of long-standing domain security practices as a refresher, as well.
Listen nowBrandsight will be attending ICANN62 in Panama City. This four-day meeting is focused on current policy development work, outreach, and daily opportunities to network with the community.
GDPR is the four-letter word everyone is talking about, but how will changes to WHOIS contact information really impact your day-to-day activity as a domain name professional? Attend this 45-minute webinar on Wed, May 20that 10 am PT / 1pm ET where domain industry experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper will discuss how changes to WHOIS records will impact:
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowJoin IP professionals, including practitioners, IP Office and government officials, marketers, CEOs and brand protection professionals, from around the world for INTA’s 140th Annual Meeting, May 19–23, 2018, in scenic Seattle, Washington.
Due to an ever-changing environment, the complexities of managing corporate domain name portfolios continues to grow. Whether it’s tracking GDPR and changes to WHOIS, understanding threats posed by homographs (brañdsight.com), or just trying to more effectively manage domain name portfolios, the number of issues facing domain name professionals can seem overwhelming.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, April 25 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they discuss some of the most important issues facing domain professionals including:
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen NowInterested in the current state of Internet policy and the changes likely to impact you? Then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering the issues that are critical to brand owners.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, March 21st at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN61 in San Juan, including:
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen NowThis six-day meeting will be focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience. This meeting is hosted by nic.pr.
By now, you are likely aware that significant changes to EU data privacy are on the horizon. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has the potential to change the way in which domain name ownership information is collected and disseminated. For those responsible for domain management and policing websites, the impact of the new regulation could be considerable.
Attend the 1-hour webinar on Wednesday where European IP expert Bart Lieben will cover:
Unable to travel half-way around the world to attend ICANN 60 in Abu Dhabi? Then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering issues of concern to brand owners.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper as they share with you highlights from ICANN 60 in Abu Dhabi, including:
ICANN60 is the Annual General Meeting for 2017 and is focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
ICANN66 will be held November 2-7, 2019. This six-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be focused on showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience, with more time dedicated to capacity building and leadership training sessions. The AGM is also where new members of the ICANN Board of Directors take their seats.
Learn moreStruggling with managing domain names now that limited WHOIS information is publicly available? Curious about the next round of new gTLDs? Interested in the current state of Internet policy and the changes that are likely to impact you? Then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering the issues that are critical to brand owners.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, October 31 at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN63 in Barcelona, including:
ICANN63 in Barcelona is the Annual General Meeting for 2018 and is focused on outreach, capacity building, and showcasing ICANN’s work to a broader global audience.
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowInterested in the current state of Internet policy and the changes that are likely to impact you? Then attend this ICANN recap webinar covering the issues that are critical to brand owners.
Join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Wednesday, July 11th at 10am PT / 1pm ET as they share with you highlights from ICANN62 in Panama City, including:
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen nowHave you ever considered selling a domain name asset, but not sure where to begin? Or have you been asked to acquire a domain registered to someone else, but concerned that your inquiry could inflate the sale price?
If you answered yes to either question, then join domain name industry-experts Matt Serlin and Elisa Cooper on Thursday, May 31st at 10am PT / 1pm ET where they will demystify the secondary domain name market. Specifically, they’ll cover:
Attend this 45-minute webinar which will conclude with an interactive Q&A.
Listen NowAs we head into 2018, the ever-changing domain name landscape continues to present both opportunities and challenges to corporate domain name owners. Join this expert panel with representatives from the Brand Registry Group, the Domain Name Association and the ICANN Intellectual Property Constituency as they discuss topics including:
Attend the 1-hour webinar where you will hear Cecilia Smith, President of the Brand Registry Group; Jothan Frakes, Executive Director for The Domain Name Association; and Marc Trachtenberg, Greenberg Traurig, as they share their perspectives, and predictions for 2018.
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