To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1908, H.R. 5638, S. 1145
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR1908, HR5638, S1145
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 5638 creates an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 2694 "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, Provisions related to intellectual property
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 5638 creates an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 2694 "Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, Provisions related to intellectual property
Client expense: $1,624,058 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 1029 Damaged Vehicle information Act; S 545, HR 2811, and S 3483 Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; costs and problems associated with implementation of these proposals; HR 5638, a bill to provide design patent exemption for alternative repair parts. We support this pro-consumer bill that will help keep repair and insurance costs down.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 5638, To amend Title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached. Support S 522, S 3325 & HR 3578 to improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement by government agencies. Support HR 4279 to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws. Monitor HR 5638 to provide a design patent exemption (repair clause) for alternative parts used to restore an items original appearance.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; provisions relating to wind coverage H.R. 1065 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to reinsurance coverage by domestic insurers H.R. 1081 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007; entire bill H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; provisions relating to a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3121 Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; provisions relating to NFIP and wind coverage H.R. 3200 National Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R. 3355 - Homeowners Defense Act; provisions relating to state reserves and underwriting requirements H.R. 5611 - The National Association Of Registered Agents And Brokers (NARAB) Reform Act; entire bill H.R. 5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008; provisions relating to insurance underwriting of auto and home coverage H.R. 5638 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture; entire bill H.R. 5840 - The Insurance Information Act of 2008; entire bill H.R. 6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act; provisions relating to insurance underwriting of auto and home coverage H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act of 2008; provisions affecting homeowners insurance H.R. 6965 - To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes; provisions relating to NFIP S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill S. 334 - Healthy Americans Act; provisions relating to long-term care S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007; entire bill S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; provisions relating to NFIP
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents/Intellectual Property - Worked to reduce auto repair costs for consumers by supporting legislation permitting the use of repair parts that are not manufactured by the vehicle's original manufacturer (H.R. 5638).
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4279: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S.3325 A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes HR 5638: Crash parts and patents
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Indian Health Service, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1908, H.R. 5638, S. 1145
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 2694 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act. H.R. 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 5638 - To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 5734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. S. 1782 - Arbitration Fairness Act. S. 3325 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act. Roof Crush Rulemaking (FMVSS 216) Telematics
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2694 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act. H.R. 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 5560 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act. H.R. 5638 - To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 5734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. H.R. 6570 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act. S. 1782 - Arbitration Fairness Act. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act. S. 3303 - Open Fuel Standard Act. S. 3325 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act. S. 3684 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. CAFE NPRM Fleet Modernization GHG ANPRM Roof Crush Rulemaking (FMVSS 216) Senate "Gang of 10" Energy Proposal Telematics
Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Supported passage of legislation (HR 5638) that would revise patent law to ensure availability of competitive aftermarket cosmetic parts. Supported Legislation and S. 522 and S. 3325 to strenghthen intellectual property rights enforcements measures. Interested in Department of Justice anti-counterfeiting initiative
Client expense: $172,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 7321, "To authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes", entire bill; S. 2555, "Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008"; H.R. 5560, "Right to Clean Vehicles Act"; S. 2806, "Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Deadline and California Waiver Reconsideration Act"; S. 3483, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act"; H.R. 1029; "Damaged Vehicle Information Act"; H.R. 2694, "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act"; H.R. 5638, "To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture"; S. 162 "National Fuels Initiative", Title II, oil recycling provisions; H.R. 2638, "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009", Section 129, appropriation of funds for Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.
Client expense: $888,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5638, Design Patents.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Patent Law reform, specifically legislation to create a "repair clause" to the design patent law for automotive crash parts (H.R. 5638)
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 1029 Damaged Vehicle information Act; S 545, HR 2811, and S 3483 Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act; costs and problems associated with implementation of these proposals; HR 5638, a bill to provide design patent exemption for alternative repair parts. We support this pro-consumer bill that will help keep repair and insurance costs down.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR3578, Intellectual Property Rights, Entire Bill S 522, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act, Bayh & Voinovich, Entire Bill HR 5638, To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture, Entire Bill
Client expense: $1,925,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Damaged Vehicle Information Act - H.R. 1029, all provisions; To require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of event data recorders, or 'black boxes,' on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer... - H.R. 1015, all provisions; Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act - H.R. 2811, all provisions; Right to Repair H.R. 2694, all provisions; Aftermarket Parts H.R. 5638, all provisions
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislative and regulatory tax issues dealing with Corporate and International Taxation. H.R. 5638 Regarding Patent Infringements; H.R. 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; H.R. 1424, the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"; H.R. 7060, the "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; S. 2886, the "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008"; H.R. 7321, the "Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act (S. 2555 / H.R. 5060); Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S. 2821); Energy and Tax Extenders Act (H.R. 6049); Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 573); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694); Automotive Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 5312); Ban Asbestos in America Act (S. 742, H.R. 3285, H.R. 3339); Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R. 5638); Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (H.R. 2351)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.1908, S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 - Patent reform legislation with respect to auto parts H.R.5638, Exception from infringement for certain component parts - patent reform legislation with respect to auto parts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.1908, S.1145 Patent Reform Act of 2007 - Patent reform legislation with respect to auto parts H.R.5638, Exception from infringement for certain component parts - patent reform legislation with respect to auto parts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent law reform, specifically legislation to create a "repair clause" to the design patent law for automotive crash parts. H.R.5638.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.3600 Patent Reform Act of 2008 S.1145, HR 1908 Patent Reform Act of 2007 (Provisions relating to modernizing patent system and transparency at the PTO) S. 2913, HR 5889 (Shawn Bentley) Orphan Works Act of 2008 HR 5638 Amend Title 35 to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture HR 4279 Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act S.522 Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act Copy Protection/Technology Mandates on Consumer Electronics
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues affecting design patents for automotive parts HR 5638, To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 5638 - "To amend title 35, United States Code" - Allows for the use of non-original equipment manufacturer auto repair parts HR 1908/S 1145 - "Patent Reform Act of 2007" - Amends patent law to among other things address venue, willfulness, etc.
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1908 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions; S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions; H.R. 5638 - A bill to amend Title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture - All provisions
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime enforcement Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 5638, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture (Entire bill) S. 1260/ H.R. 1685, Data Security Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 2663/ H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act, Sec. 7, Public Disclosure Information; and S. 20, Enforcement by State Attorney General. S. 238, a bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to limit the misues of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes (Entire bill) S. 495, Personal data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 699, Social Security Number Fraud and identity Theft Prevention act (Entire bill) S.1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act (Entire bill) S. 1202, Personal Data Protection Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2694 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair. H.R. 5638 To amend title 35, USC, to create an exception from infringement for certaint component parts used to repair another article of manufacture
Client expense: $52,994 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R.5734, Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.5638, To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture; issues related to design protection. H.R.5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008; issues related to automobile arbitration legslation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent Reform H.R. 1908, S.1145 H.R. 5638, Collision Repair Part Waiver
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,275
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent Reform H.R. 1908, S.1145 H.R. 5638, Collision Repair Part Waiver
Client expense: $137,373 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2694 Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair. H.R. 5638 To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture.
Client expense: $82,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"H.R. 1908 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill) "S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill) "H.R. 6362/S. 3295 - Appointment of PTO judges (entire bill) "H.R. 6531/S. 3106, Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments (entire bill) S. 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act (entire bill) H.R. 4279 the PRO-IP Act (entire bill) H.R. 5638, Regarding Patent Infringement Exemption for Repair (entire bill) Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act (PTO-related provisions) (House and Senate, PTO)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR3578, Intellectual Property Rights, Entire Bill S 522, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act, Bayh & Voinovich, Entire Bill HR 5638, To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture, Entire Bill
Client expense: $1,925,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 5638, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture (Entire bill) S. 545/ H.R. 2811, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (Entire bill) S. 1260/ H.R. 1685, Data Security Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 2663/ H.R. 4040, CPSC Reform Act, Sec. 7, Public Disclosure Information; and S. 20, Enforcement by State Attorney General (Entire bill) S. 238, A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, and for other purposes. (Entire bill) S. 495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 699, Social Security Number Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention Act (Entire bill) S. 1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act (Entire bill) S. 1202, Personal Data Protection Act of 2007 (Entire bill)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4279: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S.3325 A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes HR 5638: Crash parts and patents
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 6531 and S. 3106, the "Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007." H.R. 2033, the "Design Piracy Prohibition Act." S. 256, the " Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007." S. 522, the "Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act." S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) S. 3600, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods. S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 3325 and H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organizations for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 5638, patent infringement for repair parts. H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act. S. 3295 and H.R. 6362, appointment of Administrative Patent Judges. H.R. 7084, the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Legal Services Corporation, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislative and regulatory tax issues dealing with Corporate and International Taxation. H.R. 5638 Regarding Patent Infringements; H.R. 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; H.R. 1424, the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008"; H.R. 7060, the "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; S. 2886, the "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
S. 2555, "Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008"; H.R. 5560, "Right to Clean Vehicles Act"; S. 2806, "Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Deadline and California Waiver Reconsideration Act"; S. 545, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act"; S. 3483, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act"; H.R. 1029; "Damaged Vehicle Information Act"; H.R. 2811, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act"; H.R. 2694, "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act". H.R. 5638, "To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture"; S. 162 "National Fuels Initiative", Title II, oil recycling provisions; H.R. 2638, "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009", Section 129, appropriation of funds for Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.
Client expense: $906,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4279 / S. 3325, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 S. 3484, the Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6530, the Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 S. 2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5638, Increasing federal resources for intellectual property by U.S. Customs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act; H.R. 5638, Design Patents.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-counterfeiting (S.3464, S.3325, S. 522, H.R.4279) Design Rights Protection (H.R.2033, H.R.5638) Ending Fee diversion at USPTO (H.R. 2336, S.1145) Increasing Federal Judicial Pay (S.1638, H.R.3753) Orphan Works Legislation (S.2913, H.R.5889) Patent Reform (H.R. 1908, S.1145, S.3600) Bio-Generics (H.R.5629, S. 1695) Litigation Reform: Sunshine in Litigation Act (S.2449, H.R. 5884) Plant Genetic Resources Treaty: Ratification (Treaty Number: 110-19) USPTO appropriations (S.3182)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Patent Law reform, specifically legislation to create a "repair clause" to the design patent law for automotive crash parts (H.R. 5638)
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR1908, HR5638, S1145
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; provisions relating to wind coverage H.R. 1065 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to reinsurance coverage by domestic insurers H.R. 1081 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007; entire bill H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; provisions relating to a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3121 Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; provisions relating to NFIP and wind coverage H.R. 3200 National Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R. 3355 - Homeowners Defense Act; provisions relating to state reserves and underwriting requirements H.R. 5611 - The National Association Of Registered Agents And Brokers (NARAB) Reform Act; entire bill H.R. 5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008; provisions relating to insurance underwriting of auto and home coverage H.R. 5638 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture; entire bill H.R. 5840 - The Insurance Information Act of 2008; entire bill H.R. 6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act; provisions relating to insurance underwriting of auto and home coverage H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act of 2008; provisions affecting homeowners insurance H.R. 6965 - To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes; provisions relating to NFIP S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill S. 334 - Healthy Americans Act; provisions relating to long-term care S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007; entire bill S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; provisions relating to NFIP
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act (S. 2555 / H.R. 5060); Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S. 2821); Energy and Tax Extenders Act (H.R. 6049); Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 573); Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694); Automotive Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 5312); Ban Asbestos in America Act (S. 742, H.R. 3285, H.R. 3339); Design Piracy Prohibition Act (H.R. 5638); Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (H.R. 2351)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
H.R. 2694 - Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act. H.R. 3010 - Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 3339 - Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act. H.R. 5312 - Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act. H.R. 5560 - Right to Clean Vehicles Act. H.R. 5638 - To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture. H.R. 5734 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. H.R. 6570 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act. S. 1782 - Arbitration Fairness Act. S. 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. S. 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act. S. 3303 - Open Fuel Standard Act. S. 3325 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act. CAFE NPRM GHG ANPRM Roof Crush Rulemaking (FMVSS 216) Senate "Gang of 10" Energy Proposal
Client expense: $1,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office