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Patent Continuing Disclosure Act
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Supported S. 968, the Protect IP Act, to help prevent intellectual property infringement on rogue websites. Supported HR 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Supported HR 1249, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to reform the U.S. patent system. Monitored HR 3406, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2011 Monitored S. 2029, the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act Monitored HR 3889, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales (PARTS) Act Monitored HR 6432/S. 3486, the Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. 3389 (Trade Secrets EEA) S. 3486 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012) S. 3609 (Internet Radio Fairness Act) S. 3642 (Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act) S. 3652 (Bill to allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity program to be transferable) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3261 (Stop Online Piracy Act) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H.R. 6215 (Trademark Dilution) H.R. 6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act) H.R. 6353 (Patent Box, Manufacturing American Innovation Act) H.R. 6432 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act) H.R. 6480 (Internet Radio Fairness Act) H.R. 6621 (AIA Technical Corrections Bill) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Supported S. 968, the Protect IP Act, to help prevent intellectual property infringement on rogue websites. Supported HR 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Supported HR 1249, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to reform the U.S. patent system. Monitored HR 3406, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2011 Monitored S. 2029, the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act Monitored HR 3889, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales (PARTS) Act Monitored HR 6432/S. 3486, the Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| CA |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| Trey Gowdy | Republican | SC |
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
Social Security Notch Reform: H.R. 1001, H.R. 239, and S. 118; Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) and Social Security Fairness: H.R. 456, H.R. 539, H.R. 798, H.R. 1086, H.R. 2590, H.R. 2711, H.R. 3758 and S. 1876; Anti-U.S.-Mexico Totalization/No Social Security for Illegal Work: H.R. 787, H.R. 148, S. 95 and S. 181; Social Security Protection: H.R. 1056, H.R. 219, H.R. 796, H.R. 1118, S. 123 and S. 582; Social Security Reform: H.R. 1332, H.R. 2797, H.R. 3348, and S. 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. 3389 (Trade Secrets EEA) S. 3486 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H.R. 6215 (Trademark Dilution) H.R. 6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act) H.R. 6353 (Patent Box, Manufacturing American Innovation Act) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Supported S. 968, the Protect IP Act, to help prevent intellectual property infringement on rogue websites. Supported HR 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Supported HR 1249, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to reform the U.S. patent system. Monitored HR 3406, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2011 Monitored S. 2029, the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act Monitored HR 3889, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales (PARTS) Act
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Supported S. 968, the Protect IP Act, to help prevent intellectual property infringement on rogue websites. Supported HR 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Supported HR 1249, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to reform the U.S. patent system. Monitored HR 3406, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2011 Monitored S. 2029, the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (entire bill) "H.R. 516 -- Bring Jobs Back to America (Section 7) "H.R. 1056 -- Patent Continuing Disclosure Act (entire bill) "H.R. 2276, study on genetic testing (entire bill) S. 968, PROTECT IP Act (entire bill) H.R.3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) S.2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN)(entire bill) H.R. 3782, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN)(entire bill) S. 978, regarding penalties for copyright infringement (entire bill) S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 2511, Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (entire bill) S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act.(entire bill) S. 1886, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 3468, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 3889, the PARTS Act (entire bill) H.R. 3995, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act (entire bill) H.R. 4216, the Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act (entire bill) Issues related to ICANN and new gltds Issues related to possible trademark law legislation
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Supported S. 968, the Protect IP Act, to help prevent intellectual property infringement on rogue websites. Supported HR 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Supported HR 1249, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to reform the U.S. patent system. Monitored HR 3406, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2011 Monitored S. 2029, the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (entire bill) "H.R. 516 -- Bring Jobs Back to America (Section 7) "H.R. 1056 -- Patent Continuing Disclosure Act (entire bill) "H.R. 2276, study on genetic testing (entire bill) S. 968, PROTECT IP Act (entire bill) H.R.3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) S.2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN) S. 978, regarding penalties for copyright infringement (entire bill) S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (entire bill) H.R. 2511, Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (entire bill) S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act.(entire bill) S. 1886, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 3468, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 (entire bill) Issues related to ICANN and new gltds H.R.2112, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (USPTO related provisions)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Supported S. 968, the Protect IP Act, to help prevent intellectual property infringement on rogue websites. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Supported HR 1249, the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to reform the U.S. patent system.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"H.R. 1249 - America Invents Act (entire bill) "S. 23 - America Invents Act (entire bill) "S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (entire bill) "H.R. 243 -- Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 516 -- Bring Jobs Back to America (Section 7) H.R. 1056 -- Patent Continuing Disclosure Act (entire bill) H.R. 2276, study on genetic testing (entire bill) S. 968, PROTECT IP Act (entire bill) S. 978, regarding penalties for copyright infringement (entire bill) S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) H.R. 966, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 2511, Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (entire bill) S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R.2608, Continuing Appropriations Act (USPTO related provisions) H.J Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, (USPTO related provisions) H.R.2596, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (USPTO related provisions) S.1572, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (USPTO related provisions)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23, America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 23, America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1249, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; false markings provision. H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. DNA testing in general. H.R. 988/S. 517, Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2011. Laboratory testing in general. FDA regulations in general.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 243, Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011: Provisions related to false patent marking H.R. 741, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs: Provisions related to authorized generics H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act: Provisions related to false patent marking H.R. 1249, America Invents Act: Provisions related to patent reform H.R. 2182, Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011: Provisions related to antibiotics and incentives H.R. 2276, To require the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to conduct a study on effective ways to provide confirming genetic diagnostic test activity where gene patents and exclusive licensing exist, and for other purposes: gene patent study provisions S. 23, America Invents Act: Provisions related to patent reform S. 27, The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 373, The Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act: Provisions related to authorized generics International intellectual property issues Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues
Client expense: $4,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent reform (S. 23, S. 610, H.R. 1249), including patent marking legislation (H.R. 1056); copyright protection for software and digital information content (including enforcement); ICANN and domain name related issues; Possible WIPO Treaty to Facilitate Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind and Visually Impaired; combating copyright infringement on rogue websites, including cooperation with payment processors on anti-piracy measures and the PROTECT IP Act (S. 968); OECD Internet Policy principles
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S 23, HR 1249 America Invents Act - provisions related to supplemental examination, first inventor to file, best mode, and false marking S 27 Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - provisions related to patent settlements HR 1056 Patent Continuing Disclosure Act - provisions related to false patent marking HR 243, S 515 Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011 - provisions related to false patent marking
Client expense: $1,765,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968 (PROTECT IP Act) S. 978 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608 (FY 2011 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23, America Invents Act. H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. H.R.1166 : No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. S.603 A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R.1056 : Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitor legislative issues related to patents and trademarks.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent reform (S. 23, S. 610, H.R. 1249), including patent marking legislation (H.R. 1056); copyright protection for software and digital information content (including enforcement); ICANN and domain name related issues; Possible WIPO Treaty to Facilitate Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind and Visually Impaired; combating copyright infringement on rogue websites, including cooperation with payment processors on anti-piracy measures and the PROTECT IP Act (S. 968); OECD Internet Policy principles
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform; jointly to Judiciary and Budget.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"H.R. 1249 - America Invents Act (entire bill) "S. 23 - America Invents Act (entire bill) "S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (entire bill) "S. 139 -- Equal Access to Tax Planning Act (entire bill) H.R. 243 -- Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 516 -- Bring Jobs Back to America (Section 7) H.R. 1056 -- Patent Continuing Disclosure Act (entire bill) H.R. 2276, studying on genetic testing (entire bill) S. 968, PROTECT IP Act (entire bill) S. 978, regarding penalties for copyright infringement (entire bill) S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act (entire bill) S. 1228, Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R.1473, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (USPTO related provisions) Issues related to possible legislation on Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Issues related to domestic and international intellectual property protection
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1249, S. 23, the "America Invents Act." S. 139, the Equal Access to Tax Planning Act. H.R. 516, the Bring Jobs Back to America Act H.R. 1056, the "Patent Continuing Disclosure Act." H.R. 243, the "Patent Lawsuit Reform Act." S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 23, America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1249, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; false markings provision. H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. DNA testing in general. H.R. 988/S. 517, Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2011. Dissemination of Battelle and United for Medical Research reports on economic impact of scientific research.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23, America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1249, Leahy-Smith America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 243, Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011: Provisions related to false patent marking H.R. 741, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs: Provision related to authorized generics H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act: Provisions related to false patent marking H.R. 1249, America Invents Act: Provisions related to patent reform H.R. 2182, Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011: Provisions related to antibiotics and incentives S. 23, America Invents Act: Provisions related to patent reform S. 27, The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 373, The Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act: Provisions related to authorized generics International intellectual property issues Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues
Client expense: $4,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23 (America Invents Act) and H.R. 1249 (Leahy-Smith America Invents Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases and false markings. H.R. 1056 (Patent Continuing Disclosure Act); to amend federal patent law with respect to false markings.
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056: Patent Continuing Disclosure Act; All provisions of the bill. H.R. 1249: Leahy-Smith America Invents Act; Provisions regarding false markings, virtual marking first to file, post grant review and inequitable conduct.
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968 (PROTECT IP Act) S. 978 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473 (FY 2011 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
S. 23, America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1249, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; false markings provision. H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. DNA testing in general. H.R. 988/S. 517, Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2011.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23, America Invents Act; false markings provision. H.R. 1249, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform; false markings provision. H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
See attached Monitored S. 23/HR 243, the Patent Reform Act modifying the penalty for false marking. Monitored S. 75, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act, restoring the rules that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or wholesalers to set the minimum price below which the manufacturers product or service cannot be sold. Supported S. 533/HR 966, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act. Monitored HR 1056, the Patent Continuing Disclosure Act. Monitored HR 1166, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23, the "America Invents Act." S. 139, the Equal Access to Tax Planning Act. H.R. 1249, the "America Invents Act." H.R. 243, the "Patent Lawsuit Reform Act." H.R. 1056, the "Patent Continuing Disclosure Act."
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1056, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to false marking; to Judiciary. H.R. 1166, to modify the prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names. H.R. 1249, to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to provide for patent reform.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 243, Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011: false patent marking H.R. 741, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized generic drugs: authorized generics H.R. 1056, Patent Continuing Disclosure Act: false patent marking H.R. 1249, America Invents Act: reforms of the patent laws S. 23, America Invents Act: reforms of the patent laws and other provisions S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act: patent settlements S. 373, Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act: authorized generics International intellectual property issues Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues
Client expense: $4,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
America Invents Act (S. 23 and H.R. 1249), including provisions regarding post-grant, first-inventor-to-file, business method patents, false marking and USPTO funding and fee diversion; Patent Continuing Disclosure Act (H.R. 1056), including provisions regarding false marking
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $610,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1249 America Invents Act (entire bill) S. 23 America Invents Act (entire bill) S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act (entire bill) S. 139 -- Equal Access to Tax Planning Act (entire bill) H.R. 243 -- Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011 (entire bill) H.R. 516 -- Bring Jobs Back to America (Section 7) H.R. 1056 -- Patent Continuing Disclosure Act (entire bill) H.J. Res. 44, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. (Department of Commerce/PTO Issues) H.J. Res. 48, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. (Department of Commerce/PTO Issues) H.R.1, Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Department of Commerce/PTO Issues) Issues related to possible legislation on Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Issues related to possible legislation on online piracy and rouge websites Issues related to domestic and international intellectual property protection Issues related to judicial nominations
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, White House Office
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent reform (S. 23, S. 610, H.R. 1249), including patent marking legislation (H.R. 1056); copyright protection for software and digital information content (including enforcement); ICANN and domain name related issues; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA); Possible WIPO Treaty to Facilitate Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind and Visually Impaired; combating copyright infringement on rogue websites, including cooperation with payment processors on anti-piracy measures.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 23 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases and false markings. H.R. 1056 (Patent Continuing Disclosure Act); to amend federal patent law with respect to false markings.
Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2011 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.1249/S.23: America Invents Act; Provisions regarding false markings, virtual marking first to file, post grant review, and inequitable conduct. H.R.1056: Patent Continuing Disclosure Act; All provisions.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE