Zak Muscovitch: International Domain Name Law Expert and General Counsel to the ICA | Saw.com

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Check 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 interested in joining the ICA, visit https://www.internetcommerce.org/join/. Saw.com is already a proud member of the organization.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Late 90s – Internet Law did not exist!
3:30 Making the leap into a brand-new field going against huge companies.
9:00 The easy money is not always the way.
14:00 Using your resources to learn as much as you can to be successful.
18:00 Great lawyers immerse themselves in the subject matter.
23:00 More disputes when business is good or when it is bad?
25:00 Early days of the internet
35:00 How is ICANN funded? Versign was paying $250,000 now $55,000,000?
39:00 .NET Contract is guaranteed?
42:00 9 times 13,000,000 = ?
43:00 .ORG, ICANN and the California Attorney General
49:00 This is the way?
50:00 GTLDs
56:00 Random Legal Questions
About Saw.com
We’re passionate about digital assets here at Saw.com. It’s our mission to create a transparent environment where you know what’s happening with every step of your domain sale or acquisition (and secure the best possible price!)
About Jeffrey:
Jeffrey M. Gabriel is the founder of Saw.com, a boutique brokerage that specializes in acquiring, selling, and appraising domains. With over 14 years of experience in the domain industry, Jeffrey has a proven track record of closing multimillion-dollar deals and delivering exceptional value to his clients.
Jeffrey's core competencies include remote team management, online marketing, and strategy. He is passionate about helping businesses and individuals achieve their online goals and dreams. He has been involved in some of the most notable domain sales in history, such as Ai.com, Sex.com, and Poker.org. He is also a Guinness World Record holder and a frequent speaker and writer on domain-related topics.
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Chapter

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Late 90s – Internet Law did not exist! (00:02:30)

3. Making the leap into a brand-new field going against huge companies (00:03:30)

4. The easy money is not always the way (00:09:00)

5. Using your resources to learn as much as you can to be successful (00:14:00)

6. Great lawyers immerse themselves in the subject matter (00:18:00)

7. More disputes when business is good or when it is bad? (00:23:00)

8. Early days of the internet (00:25:00)

9. How is ICANN funded? Versign was paying $250,000 now $55,000,000? (00:35:00)

10. .NET Contract is guaranteed? (00:39:00)

11. 9 times 13,000,000 = ? (00:42:00)

12. .ORG, ICANN and the California Attorney General (00:43:00)

13. This is the way? (00:49:00)

14. GTLDs (00:53:00)

15. Random Legal Questions (00:56:00)