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Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 30, 2013
Latest Action
October 15, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Melvin L. WattDemocratic(NC)
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Speed vs cohort
54pct
15d open
vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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2015 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Internet Radio Fairness Act - H.R.6480 (112th Congress) - Amends federal copyright law to direct the President, with advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the three Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) who serve on the Copyright Royalty Board. Increases the years of legal experience and other qualifications necessary to serve as a CRJ. Amends the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with respect to the standards applied by CRJs to establish compulsory licensing royalty rates for the public performance of sound recordings by noninteractive digital audio services. Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - H.Con.Res.17 (114th Congress) - Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. Free Market Royalty Act - H.R.3219 (113th Congress) - To amend Title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocating for increased performance rights for musical artists. Oppose H.Con.Res.16 and S. Con Res. 6 (the Local Radio Freedom Act). Support H.R.3219 - the Free Market Royalty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Internet Radio Fairness Act - H.R.6480 (112th Congress) - Amends federal copyright law to direct the President, with advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the three Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) who serve on the Copyright Royalty Board. Increases the years of legal experience and other qualifications necessary to serve as a CRJ. Amends the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with respect to the standards applied by CRJs to establish compulsory licensing royalty rates for the public performance of sound recordings by noninteractive digital audio services. Supporting the Local Radio Fairness Act - H.Con.Res.16 (113th Congress) - Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. Free Market Royalty Act - H.R.3219 (113th Congress) - To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Internet Radio Fairness Act - H.R. 6480 (112th Congress) - Amends federal copyright law to direct the President, with advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the three Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) who serve on the Copyright Royalty Board. Increases the years of legal experience and other qualifications necessary to serve as a CRJ. Amends the Digital Copyright Act with respect to the standards applied by CRJs to establish compulsory licensing royalty rates for the public performance of sound recordings by non interactive digital audio services. Supporting the Local Radio Fairness Act - H.Con.Res.16 (113th Congress) - Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. Free Market Royalty Act - H.R.3219 (113th Congress) - To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Internet Radio Fairness Act - H.R. 6480 (112th Congress) - Amends federal copyright law to direct the President, with advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the three Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) who serve on the Copyright Royalty Board. Increases the years of legal experience and other qualifications necessary to serve as a CRJ. Amends the Digital Copyright Act with respect to the standards applied by CRJs to establish compulsory licensing royalty rates for the public performance of sound recordings by non interactive digital audio services. Supporting the Local Radio Fairness Act - H.Con.Res.16 (113th Congress) - Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. Free Market Royalty Act - H.R.3219 (113th Congress) - To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad - Support for H.R. 3219 (the Free Market Royalty Act), H.R.4772 (the Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act), and other policies that ensure fair compensation for rightsholders across all music distribution platforms - Support for efforts to streamline the music licensing system so that it operates more efficiently and fairly for all stakeholders
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to the Copyright Royalty Board. Issues relating to music licensing. H.R. 4079: Songwriter Equity Act of 2014. H.R. 4772: RESPECT Act.H.R. 3219: To amend Title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes. Copyright oversight issues. H.R. 3309: Innovation Act. S. 1720: Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Internet Radio Fairness Act - H.R.6480 (112th Congress) - Amends federal copyright law to direct the President, with advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the three Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) who serve on the Copyright Royalty Board. Increases the years of legal experience and other qualifications necessary to serve as a CRJ. Amends the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with respect to the standards applied by CRJs to establish compulsory licensing royalty rates for the public performance of sound recordings by noninteractive digital audio services. Supporting the Local Radio Fairness Act - H.Con.Res.16 (113th Congress) - Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. Free Market Royalty Act - H.R.3219 (113th Congress) - To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act; any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; . H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act. Monitor House hearings on overview of copyright law. H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014. Justice Department consent decrees that govern performance rights organizations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Performance Rights matters; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act; H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing issues including: H.R.3219-Free Market Royalty Act; H.R.4079-Songwriter Equity Act; H.R. 4772-RESPECT Act. General copyright issues.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing issues including: H.R.3219-Free Market Royalty Act; H.R.4079-Songwriter Equity Act; H.R. 4772-RESPECT Act. General copyright issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.3219,"Free Market Royalty Act," all provisions. H.R.4079,"Songwriter Equity Act of 2014," all provisions. H.R.4772,"RESPECT Act," all provisions.
Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill)* H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 1663, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* S. 780, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2024, the End Anonymous Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2236, the Promoting Startup Innovation Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act (entire bill)* S. 214, Prohibiting the delay of generic drugs into the market (entire bill)* S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 (IP-related provisions)* S. 866, To Make Improvements to Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (entire bill)* S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (entire bill).* S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 (entire bill)* S. 1478 PACES Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2766, Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 2466, Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act (entire bill)* S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (entire bill) S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act (entire bill)* H.R. 3713, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 1770, Future of American Innovation and Research (FAIR) (entire bill)* S. 1816, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 2146, Patent Fee Integrity Act (entire bill)* S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4079 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* S. 2321 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4103, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* S. 2045, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2267, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (entire bill) H.R. ____, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) H.R. 5036, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) S. 2454, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) H.R. 3540, the Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act (entire bill) H.R. 5108, Regarding the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program (entire bill) H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 (entire bill) H.R. 5586 You Own Devices Act (YODA)* H.R. 4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 4487, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2015 H.J. Res 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R. 83, FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (IP-related provisions only) Issues related to USPTO Director and IPEC Nominations Issues related to USPTO PTAB Proceedings
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)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to webcasters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Code.ld H. Con. Res. 16 / S. Con. Res. 6 , "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming. HR 3219, The Free Market Royalty Act. HR 3309, Innovation Act S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 HR 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act H.R. 2766, STOP Act H.R. 4079/S.2321, The Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, All Provisions Congressional Oversight & Legislative Proposals Regarding Performance Rights Organizations & Department of Justice Anti-Trust Consent Decrees HR 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, All Provisions HR 4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, All Provisions S.2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP TPA Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Legislative proposals on digital royalty rates Issues regarding First Sale Doctrine HR 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act DOC Green Paper "Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in The Digital Economy" Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings Copyright Review Hearings in Congress DOC/NTIA/PTO Process on Improving Notice and Takedown, roundtable on remixes, First Sale, statutory damages HR 4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 S.2321 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014 HR 4772 - The RESPECT Act S. 2321 - The RESPECT Act S.CON.RES.6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES.16 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 5586 - Your Own Devices Act Trade Secrets Act
Client expense: $938,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H.R. 4079, Songwriters Equity Act H.R. 3219, "Free Market Royalty Act" H.R. 4772, "RESPECT Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor copyright reform legislation; performance tax legislation; HR 3219 (Free Market Royalty Act); H. Con. Res. 16 (Local Radio Freedom Act); HR 4079/S. 2321 (Songwriter Equity Act); HR 4772 (RESPECT Act); HR 3219 (Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Monitor copyright reform legislation; performance tax legislation; HR 3219 (Free Market Royalty Act); H. Con. Res. 16 (Local Radio Freedom Act); HR 4079/S. 2321 (Songwriter Equity Act); HR 4772 (RESPECT Act); HR 3219 (Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R. 3309, the "Innovation Act"; S.1720, the "Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013"; effort to update the Copyright Act; H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act"H.R. 4079, the " Songwriter Equity Act;" H.R. 5036 , a bill "to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010;" S. 2454, the "Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" H.R. 4572, the "STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301/S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and audio competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" STELA reauthorization; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301. S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
HR 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act; HR 4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; HR 5036 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.Con.Res.16 - the Local Radio Freedom Act; S.Con.Res.6 - the Local Radio Freedom Act; S.1721 - Furthering Access and Networks for Sports Act; S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014; Issues related to satellite television carriage; Issues related to broadcast television copyright.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music streaming issues generally; H. Con. Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act; H.R. 3309, Innovation Act; H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; S. 2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014
Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res 6/H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act. H.R. 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act of 2014. H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad - Support for H.R. 3219 (the Free Market Royalty Act), H.R.4772 (the Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act), and other policies that ensure fair compensation for rightsholders across all music distribution platforms - Support for efforts to streamline the music licensing system so that it operates more efficiently and fairly for all stakeholders
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res 6/H.Con.Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act. H.R. 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act of 2014. H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to Music Licensing Study. Issues relating to radio streaming. H.R.3219, Free Market Royalty Act, all provisions. H.R.3309, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R.4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, all provisions. S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, all provisions. S.2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act, all provisions. S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.Con.Res.16, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Internet Radio Fairness Act - H.R.6480 (112th Congress) - Amends federal copyright law to direct the President, with advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint the three Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs) who serve on the Copyright Royalty Board. Increases the years of legal experience and other qualifications necessary to serve as a CRJ. Amends the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with respect to the standards applied by CRJs to establish compulsory licensing royalty rates for the public performance of sound recordings by noninteractive digital audio services. Supporting the Local Radio Fairness Act - H.Con.Res.16 (113th Congress) - Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. Free Market Royalty Act - H.R.3219 (113th Congress) - To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Performance royalty legislation (H. Con. Res. 16; H.R. 3219) Streaming rates
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and audio competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" STELA reauthorization; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301. S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulations affecting local broadcast radio stations and Internet audio services; music licensing; broadcast ownership regulations and competition; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy and spectrum user fees; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R.2844/S. 1379, the "Federal Communications CommissionConsolidated Reporting Act of 2013"; H.R. 3675/S. 1989, "the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014;" H.R. 4572, the "STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014;" Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for FY2015; update of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; Internet regulation; H.R. 4301/S. 2159, the "Restoration of America's Wire Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 16/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R.3219, the "Free Market Royalty Act"; H.R. 3309, the "Innovation Act"; S.1720, the "Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013"; effort to update the Copyright Act; H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act"H.R. 4079, the " Songwriter Equity Act;" H.R. 5036 , a bill "to amend title 17, United States Code, to extend expiring provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010;" S. 2454, the "Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H.R. 4079, Songwriters Equity Act H.R. 3219, "Free Market Royalty Act" H.R. 4772, "RESPECT Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to web casters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Code.ld H. Con. Res. 16 / S. Con. Res. 6 , "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming. HR 3219, The Free Market Royalty Act. HR 3309, Innovation Act S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 HR 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act H.R. 2766, STOP Act H.R. 4079/S.2321, The Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, All Provisions Congressional Oversight & Legislative Proposals Regarding Performance Rights Organizations & Department of Justice Anti-Trust Consent Decrees HR 4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, All Provisions HR 4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, All Provisions S.2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act
Client expense: $1,016,930 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to a broadcaster treaty pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to Music Licensing Study. Issues relating to radio streaming. H.R.3219, Free Market Royalty Act, all provisions. H.R.3309, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.R.4588, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.4772, Respecting Senior Performers as Essential Cultural Treasures Act, all provisions. S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, all provisions. S.2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act, all provisions. S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions. H.Con.Res.16, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.6, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill)* H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 1663, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* S. 780, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)*H.R. 2024, the End Anonymous Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2236, the Promoting Startup Innovation Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act (entire bill)* S. 214, Prohibiting the delay of generic drugs into the market (entire bill)* S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 (IP-related provisions)* S. 866, To Make Improvements to Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (entire bill)* S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (entire bill).* S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 (entire bill)* S. 1478 PACES Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2766, Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 2466, Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act (entire bill)* S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (entire bill) S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3219, Free Markey Royalty Act (entire bill)* H.R. 3713, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 1770, Future of American Innovation and Research (FAIR) (entire bill)* S. 1816, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 2146, Patent Fee Integrity Act (entire bill)* S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4079 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* S. 2321 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4103, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* S. 2045, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2267, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (entire bill) H.R. ____, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) H.R. 1123, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill) S. 517, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill) H.R. 5036, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) S. 2454, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) H.R. 3540, the Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill) H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act (entire bill) H.R. 5108, Regarding the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program (entire bill) H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 (entire bill) H.R. 5586 You Own Devices Act (YODA) H.R. 4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 4487, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2015 H.J. Res 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
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)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music Licensing Issues including H.R. 3219 - Free Market Royalty Act, H.R.4079 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, H.R. 4772 - RESPECT Act.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Performance Rights matters; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act; H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding Performance Rights Act; any matters concerning Section 115; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; . H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act. Monitor House hearings on overview of copyright law. H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; S.2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014. Justice Department consent decrees that govern performance rights organizations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to the Copyright Royalty Board. Issues relating to music licensing. H.R. 4079: Songwriter Equity Act of 2014. H.R. 4772: RESPECT Act.H.R. 3219: To amend Title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes. Copyright oversight issues. H.R. 3309: Innovation Act. S. 1720: Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.3219, "Free Market Royalty Act, all provisions. H.R.4079, "Songwriter Equity Act of 2014, all provisions.
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; H.R. 3219, the Free Market Royalty Act; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 4079, S. 2321); H.R. 4772, the RESPECT Act; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office NOI regarding music licensing
Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; legislation addressing illegal streaming; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; the Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012 (H.R. 6480, S. 3609); issues relating to small copyright claims; issues relating to copyright office fees; issues related to statements of account; issues related to reauthorization of Trade Promotion Authority; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; H.R. 3219, the Free Market Royalty Act; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 4979, S. 2321; H.R. 4772, the RESPECT Act; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office NOI regarding music licensing
Client expense: $185,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to the Copyright Royalty Board. Issues relating to music licensing. H.R. 4079: Songwriter Equity Act of 2014. H.R. 4772: RESPECT Act.H.R. 3219: To amend Title 17, United States Code, to provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the exclusive right to negotiate in the marketplace the performance of their works to the public by means of an audio transmission, and for other purposes. Copyright oversight issues. H.R. 3309: Innovation Act. S. 1720: Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing issues including H.R. 3219-Free Market Royalty Act; H.R. 4079-Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; H.R. 4772-RESPECT Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocating for increased performance rights for musical artists: Oppose H.Con.Res.16 and S. Con Res. 6 (the Local Radio Freedom Act). Support Act. H.R.3219 - the Free Market Royalty Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music streaming issues generally; H. Con. Res. 16, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act; H.R. 3309, Innovation Act; H.R. 4079, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; S. 2321, Songwriter Equity Act of 2014
Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Monitor copyright reform legislation; performance tax legislation; HR 3219 (Free Market Royalty Act); H. Con. Res. 16 (Local Radio Freedom Act); HR 4079/S. 2321 (Songwriter Equity Act); HR 4772 (RESPECT Act); HR 3219 (Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor copyright reform legislation; performance tax legislation; HR 3219 (Free Market Royalty Act); H. Con. Res. 16 (Local Radio Freedom Act); HR 4079/S. 2321 (Songwriter Equity Act); HR 4772 (RESPECT Act); HR 3219 (Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE