Sound Recording Simplification Act
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
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"S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics 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)* H.R. 2511, Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act (entire bill)* S. 3523, Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012* 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) H.R. 6432, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 (entire bill) S. 3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 (entire bill) S. 3389, Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012 (entire bill) H.R. 6245, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 6029, Foreign Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act H.R. 6621, To correct certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and title 35, United States Code (entire bill) S. 3642, Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012 (entire bill) H.R. 6654, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill) S. 3652, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2012 (entire bill)
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 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy. H.Con.Res. 21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act; regarding the exclusion of copyright of sound recordings fixed before 1972. Copyright ownership. H.R. 6480, The Internet Radio Fairness Act; dealing with digital sound recording performance royalties and the Copyright Royalty Board. S. 3609, Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012; dealing with digital sound recording performance royalties and the Copyright Royalty Board.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S. 968); any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matters raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects Report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S. 978); legislation addressing the federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. H.R. 6480, Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H.Con.Res.42, S.Con.Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S.968); any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google Book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matter raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S.978); legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; the Internet Radio Fairness Act (H.R. 6480, S.3609); issues relating to small copyright claims; issues relating to copyright office fees; issues related to statements of account.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA TPP HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Act" Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Copyright office report on federalization of Pre-72 sound recordings DMCA Triennial Review Process Legislative proposals on digital royalty rates HR 6480 and S. 3609 - Internet Radio Fairness Act Small copyright claims No1 Mechanical Royalties Statements of Account Rulemaking Orphan Works No1
Client expense: $1,013,957 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; H.R. 6652, the "Making United States Independents Competitive Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to copyright infringement and enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to direct licensing of musical works; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation; H.R. 6652, the "Making United States Independents Competitive Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"S. 27 -- Preserve Access to Affordable Generics 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. 3523, Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012 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) H.R.5326, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (PTO-related Provisions) S. 2323, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, (PTO-related Provisions) H.J. Res 117, Continuing Appropriations Act (PTO-related provisions) Issues related to ICANN and new gltds H.R. 6215 related to the Trademark Dilution Act (entire bill) H.R. 6432, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 (entire bill) S. 3486, Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012 (entire bill) S. 3389, Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012 (entire bill) H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Creation Act (PTO-related amendment) H.R. 6245, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S. 968); any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matters raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects Report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S. 978); legislation addressing the federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. H.R. 6480, Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy. H.Con.Res. 21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011. S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright via streaming. H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act; regarding the exclusion of copyright of sound recordings fixed before 1972. Copyright ownership. H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act H.R. 6480, The Internet Radio Fairness Act; dealing with digital sound recording performance royalties and the Copyright Royalty Board. S. 3609, Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012; dealing with digital sound recording performance royalties and the Copyright Royalty Board.
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H.Con.Res. 42, S.Con.Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S.968); any matters concerning section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matter raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S.978); legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; the Internet Radio Fairness Act (H.R. 6480, S.3609).
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA TPP HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Act" Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Copyright office report on federalization of Pre-72 sound recordings DMCA Triennial Review Process Legislative proposals on digital royalty rates HR 6480 - Internet Radio Fairness Act Small copyright claims No1 Mechanical Royalties Statements of Account Rulemaking Proposed Copyright Office Fees Rulemaking
Client expense: $1,193,177 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 6480 and S. 3609, the "Internet Radio Fairness Act;" H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy. H.Con.Res. 21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011. S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright via streaming. H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act; regarding the exclusion of copyright of sound recordings fixed before 1972. Copyright ownership H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S. 968); any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matters raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects Report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S. 978); legislation addressing the federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S.968); any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matters raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects Report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S.978); legislation addressing the federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA TPP HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Act" Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Copyright office report on federalization of Pre-72 sound recordings DMCA Triennial Review Process
Client expense: $1,187,017 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · second_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry; issues relating to potential mechanical licensing legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments and the the use of copyrighted material in which the owner of such material can not be identified or located (ie. "orphan works"); 2) S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act (re: copyright infringement - the entire bill); 3) S. 978, the Commercial Felony Streaming Act (re: unauthorized public performances - the entire bill); 4) HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (re: copyright infringement - entire bill); 5) HR 1439, the Bus Activity Tax Simplication Act (re:taxation of digital media - entire bill); 6) HR 3179, the Marketplace Equity Act (re: taxation of digital media - entire bill); 7) H.R. 2933, the Sound Recording Simplification Act (re: the federal treatment of pre-1972 sound recordings - entire bill); 8) H.R. 2471, legislation designed to streamline the current consent requirements under the Video Privacy Protection Act (entire bill); and issues pertaining to the FCC's implemenation of the CVAA (re: the closed captioning of online video).
Client expense: $74,351 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy. H.Con.Res. 21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011. S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright via streaming. H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act; regarding the exclusion of copyright of sound recordings fixed before 1972. Copyright ownership H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act
Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA TPP S.968 - "PROTECT - IP Act" HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Act" Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws HR. 3261 - STOP ONLINE PIRACY ACT OPEN ACT - HR. 3782, S. 2029 Copyright office report on federalization of Pre-72 sound recordings DMC4 Triennial Review Process
Client expense: $1,674,236 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 21); any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy (H.R. 3261, S.968); any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning network neutrality; in general any matters raised in the Copyright Office's Priorities and Special Projects Report for 2011-2013; legislation addressing illegal streaming (S.978); legislation addressing the federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings (H.R. 2933); issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · first_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2012 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029 and H.R. 3782, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343 and S. 2258, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act"; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments and the the use of copyrighted material in which the owner of such material can not be identified or located (ie. "orphan works"); 2) S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act (re: copyright infringement - the entire bill); 3) S. 978, the Commercial Felony Streaming Act (re: unauthorized public performances - the entire bill); 4) HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act (re: copyright infringement - entire bill); 5) HR 1439, the Bus Activity Tax Simplication Act (re:taxation of digital media - entire bill); 6) HR 3179, the Marketplace Equity Act (re: taxation of digital media - entire bill); 7) H.R. 2933, the Sound Recording Simplification Act (re: the federal treatment of pre-1972 sound recordings - entire bill); and 8) H.R. 2471, legislation designed to streamline the current consent requirements under the Video Privacy Protection Act (entire bill).
Client expense: $60,937 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy. H.Con.Res. 21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011. S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright via streaming. H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act; regarding the exclusion of copyright of sound recordings fixed before 1972. Copyright ownership H.R. 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Performance Rights legislation HConRes 21 & SConRes 7 - Local Radio Freedom Act Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA S.968 - "PROTECT - IP Act" HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Act" Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws HR. 3261 - STOP ONLINE PIRACY ACT OPEN ACT Copyright office report on federalization of Pre-72 sound recordings
Client expense: $1,276,711 · Firm income: Not reported
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 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Performance Rights legislation HConRes 21 & SConRes 7 - Local Radio Freedom Act Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA S.968 - "PROTECT - IP Act" HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Acr" Rogue Website legislation Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws
Client expense: $1,130,133 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2011 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," H.R. 3261, the "Stop Online Piracy Act," S. 2029, the "Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works; potential legislation relating to small copyright claims; H.R. 3343, the "Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act; issues relating to mergers in the music industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments and the the use of copyrighted material in which the owner of such material can not be identified or located (ie. "orphan works"); 2) S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act (re: copyright infringement - the entire bill); 3) S. 978, the Commercial Felony Streaming Act (re: unauthorized public performances - the entire bill); 4) H.R. 611, the Best PRACTICES Act (re: privacy collection and reporting practices - the entire bill); 5) HR 1439, the Bus Activity Tax Simplication Act (re:taxation of digital media - entire bill); 6) H.R. 2933, the Sound Recording Simplification Act (re: the federal treatment of pre-1972 sound recordings - entire bill); and 7) H.R. 2471, legislation designed to streamline the current consent requirements under the Video Privacy Protection Act (entire bill).
Client expense: $64,222 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy. H.Con.Res. 21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011. S. 978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright via streaming. H.R. 2933, Sound Recording Simplification Act; regarding the exclusion of copyright of sound recordings fixed before 1972. Copyright ownership
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Performance Rights legislation HConRes 21 & SConRes 7 - Local Radio Freedom Act Intellectual Property Theft in various countries ACTA S.968 - "PROTECT - IP Act" HR 2933 - "Sound Recording Simplification Act" Rogue Website legislation Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws
Client expense: $1,130,133 · Firm income: Not reported
2011 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2011 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Potential legislation, as well as S. Con. Res. 7, H. Con. Res. 21, and H. Con. Res. 42, relating to a sound recording performance right for terrestrial radio; H.R. 96, H.J. Res. 37, S. 74, and other legislative proposals relating to "Net Neutrality"; S. 968, the "PROTECT IP Act," and other potential legislation relating to online copyright infringement and "rogue websites"; S. 978, making illegal streaming a felony; other proposals relating to enforcement of intellectual property laws; issues relating to creators' rights to terminate transfers of copyrights; H.R. 2933, the "Sound Recording Simplification Act"; potential legislation relating to orphan works.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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)
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)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE