Legislative Progress
Introduced
October 28, 2013
Latest Action
January 9, 2014
Primary Sponsor
John Conyers, Jr.Democratic(MI)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
82pct
73d open
vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045,TROL Act; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters; H.R.4241: Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; S. 2733: Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045,TROL Act; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters; H.R.4241: Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; S. 2733: Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045,TROL Act; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| GA |
| Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democratic | NY |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Melvin L. Watt | Democratic | NC |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters; H.R.4241: Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; S. 2733: Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2016 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045,TROL Act; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters; H.R.4241: Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; S. 2733: Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2015 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045,TROL Act; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor and shape: S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045, TROL Act H.R.; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor and shape: S. 1137, The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act); H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, STRONG Act; H.R. 2045, TROL Act H.R.; H.R. 3349,Innovation Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, Innovation Act; S. 632, Strong Patents Act of 2015; H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act, for all bills provisions to reduce illegitimate patent extortion, especially provisions related to end users and demand letters.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to copyright, patent, and intellectual property. Intellectual property issues related to standardization. Trans-Pacific Partnership; general issues. ITC issues relating to software patents and litigation. H.R. 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013; entire bill. S.1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; entire bill. S.866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act; entire bill. H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act; entire bill. S. 1720 The Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; entire bill. S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act; entire bill. S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act; entire bill. H.R. 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act; entire bill. H.R. 3349 Innovation Protection Act; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to copyright, patent, and intellectual property. Intellectual property issues related to standardization. Trans-Pacific Partnership; general issues. H.R. 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013; entire bill. S.1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; entire bill. S.866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act; entire bill. H.R. 3309 TheInnovation Act; entire bill. S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act; entire bill. S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act; entire bill. H.R. 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act; entire bill. H.R. 3349 Innovation Protection Act; entire bill. H.R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act; entire bill. S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
- HR 22 Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 83 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 86 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 756 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 778 No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 976 Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 983 Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 989 To prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1163 Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1312, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1468, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology (SECURE IT) Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1580 To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1847 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1852 Email Privacy Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1860 Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1962 Free Flow of Information Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2356 We Are Watching You Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2454 Aarons Law Act of 2013, reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify the meaning of access without authorization - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2466 Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2556 Excellence in Cybersecurity Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2739 Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2766 STOP (Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents) Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2911 Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2952 CIRDA (Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement) Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3032 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3107 Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3309 Innovation Act, to reform the U.S. patent system - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3349 Innovation Protection Act, creating reliable funding for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3361 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet Collection, and Online Monitoring Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3410 "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" ("CIPA") - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3481 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3674 Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3982 "Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3990 "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3979 Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4070 "Internet Freedom Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4215 Federal Agency Data Breach Notification Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4225 "SAVE ("Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation) Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4342 "Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters ("DOTCOM") Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4367 Internet Stewardship Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4398 GIF (Global Internet Freedom) Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4400 Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4681 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4711 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2014 and the Do Not Track Kids Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4752 To limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4800 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4870 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4880 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4903 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5125 Wi-Fi Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5429 Open Internet Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 131 Making further appropriations for fiscal years 2015, and for other purposes - all provisions relating to cable. - S 418 Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013- all provisions related to cable. - S 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 639 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 658 Cyber Warrior Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 774 To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commissions universal service reforms - all provisions relating to cable. - S 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 884 Deter Cyber Theft Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 987 Free Flow of Information Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1013 "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1144 Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1193 "Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1196 Aarons Law Act of 2013, reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify the meaning of access without authorization- all provisions relating to cable. - S 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1612 "Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1631 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1638 Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1700 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1766 "USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1776 Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1858 Rural Broadband Investment (RBI) Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1897 "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1927 "Data Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1976 "Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1981 "Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1995 "Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2049 "Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2146 "Patent Fee Integrity Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2155 "Maximizing Spectrum Efficiency and Value Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $5,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), 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
H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 (the SHIELD Act): Provisions related to patent litigation H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act: Patent owner information provisions H.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act: Provisions related to patent user fees H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act: Patent litigation provisions H.R. 2766, STOP Act: Provisions related to business method patents H.R. 2985, Combination Drug Development Incentive Act of 2013: Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3116, MODDERN Cures Act of 2013: Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3309, Innovation Act: Provisions related to patent litigation reform H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act: PTO Fee Diversion H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act: Provisions related to patent demand letters H.R. 3709, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs: Provisions related to patent settlements H.R. 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act: Provisions related to patent term restoration H.R. 4763, Trade Protection not Troll Protection Act: Patent and trade provisions H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014: Provisions related to trade secrets H.R. 5750, Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2014: Provisions related to targeted IP incentives for new indications for rare diseases or conditions S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 504, Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 627, Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act: Medical prize provisions S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013: Transferability of PTO vouchers provisions S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Business methods patents provisions S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013: Patent litigation provisions S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act: Patent litigation provisions including bonding S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act: Patent litigation provisions S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act: Provisions related to patent demand letters S. 2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act: Provisions related to patent term restoration S. 2196, Patent Fee Integrity Act: Patent fee diversion prohibition S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014: Provisions related to trade secrets S. 3004, Dormant Therapies Act of 2014: Provisions related to incentives to develop biopharmaceutical products Biopharmaceutical innovation and patent policy issues Biologics data protection issues Draft legislation on demand letters, including Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act Issues related to biopharmaceutical economic incentives and intellectual property
Client expense: $3,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents - H.R. 3309, H.R. 3349, H.R. 2766, S. 886, S. 1013, S. 2267, & H.R. 5233 (all sections).
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property including copyright and patents, copyright and trademark matters, Copyright Act reform; safe harbors/intermediary liability protections; Trans Pacific Partnerships Agreement; trade secrets legislation and issues related to ICANN and patent troll letters: S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2766 - STOP Act H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act H.R. 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2582 - PATENT Jobs Act; provisions related to patent user fees H.R. 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act; patent litigation proposols H.R. 2766 - STOP Act; provisions related to business method patents H.R. 3116 - MODDERN Cures Act of 2013; Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act; provisions related to patent litigation reform H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act; provisions related to PTO fee diversion H.R. 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act; provisions related to patent demand letters H.R. 3709 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugsprovisions related to patent settlements H.R. 4287 - Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act; provisions related to patent term restoration S. 214 - The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; provisions relating to patent settlements S. 504 - Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act; provisions related to patent settlements S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013Business methods patents provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; provisions related to patent litigation reform S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act; Patent litigation provisions including bonding S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act; Provisions related to patent demand letters S. 2150 - Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act; provisions related to patent term restoration S. 2196 - Patent Fee Integrity Act; patent fee diversion prohibition No bill # assigned - Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues No bill # assigned - Biologics data protection issues No bill # assigned - Intellectual property issues; Additional data exclusivity request that was part of 21st Century Cures submission
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers ) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A Bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation H.R. 5233 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 845 (SHIELD Act), H.R. 2024 (End Anonymous Patents Act), H.R. 2639 (Patent Litigation and Innovation Act), H.R. 2766 (STOP Act), S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act), S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act), H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act), H.R. 3349 (Innovation Protection Act), H.R. 3540 (Demand Letter Transparency Act), S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act), S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act), S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act), S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act), S. 2146 (Patent Fee Integrity Act), H.R. 4763 (Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act), H.R. ___ (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act, House Energy & Commerce Committee)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
- HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 983 Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 989 To prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1312, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1468, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology (SECURE IT) Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1580 To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1639 To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1847 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1852 Email Privacy Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1860 Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1962 Free Flow of Information Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2014 Telephone Records Protection Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2454 Aarons Law Act of 2013, reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify the meaning of access without authorization - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2739 Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2766 STOP (Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents) Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2911 Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2952 CIRDA (Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement) Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3032 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3107 Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3309 Innovation Act, to reform the U.S. patent system - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3349 Innovation Protection Act, creating reliable funding for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3361 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet Collection, and Online Monitoring Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3410 "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" ("CIPA") - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3481 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3674 Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3982 "Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3990 "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4070 "Internet Freedom Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4215 Federal Agency Data Breach Notification Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4225 "SAVE ("Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014") Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4342 "Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters ("DOTCOM") Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4367 Internet Stewardship Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4398 GIF (Global Internet Freedom) Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4400 Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4711 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2014 and the Do Not Track Kids Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4752 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4800 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4870 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4880 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4903 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5125 Wi-Fi Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5429 Open Internet Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 418 Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013- all provisions related to cable. - S 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 639 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 774 To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commissions universal service reforms - all provisions relating to cable. - S 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 987 Free Flow of Information Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1013 "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1193 "Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1196 Aarons Law Act of 2013, reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify the meaning of access without authorization- all provisions relating to cable. - S 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1612 "Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1631 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1638 Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1681 "Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1700 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1766 "USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1776 Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1858 Rural Broadband Investment (RBI) Act of 2013 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1897 "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1927 "Data Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1976 "Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1981 "Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1995 "Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2025 "Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2049 "Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2146 "Patent Fee Integrity Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2155 "Maximizing Spectrum Efficiency and Value Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2171 "Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2378 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2014 and the Do Not Track Kids Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2389 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2410 Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2437 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2438 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2473 Wireless Innovation Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2476 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2014 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2505 Wi-Fi Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2519 - National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014
Client expense: $3,810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), 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
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
Patents - H.R. 3309, H.R. 3349, H.R. 2766, S. 886, S. 1013, S. 2267, & H.R. 5233 (all sections).
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 (the SHIELD Act): Provisions related to patent litigation H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act: Patent owner information provisions H.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act: Provisions related to patent user fees H.R. 2605, Manufacturing Innovation in America Act of 2013: Provisions related to patent tax boxes H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act: Patent litigation proposals H.R. 2766, STOP Act: Provisions related to business method patents H.R. 2985, Combination Drug Development Incentive Act of 2013: Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3116, MODDERN Cures Act of 2013: Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3309, Innovation Act: Provisions related to patent litigation reform H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act: PTO Fee Diversion H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act: Provisions related to patent demand letters H.R. 3709, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs: Provisions related to patent settlements H,R, 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act: Provisions related to patent term restoration H.R. 4763, Trade Protection not Troll Protection Act: Patent and trade provisions H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014: Provisions related to trade secrets S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 504, Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 626, Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS Act: Medical prize provisions S. 627, Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act: Medical prize provisions S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013: Transferability of PTO vouchers provisions S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Business methods patents provisions S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013: Patent litigation provisions S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act: Patent litigation provisions including bonding S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S, 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act: Provisions related to patent demand letters S.2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act: Provisions related to patent term restoration S. 2196, Patent Fee Integrity Act: Patent fee diversion prohibition S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014: Provisions related to trade secrets Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues Biologics data protection issues Draft legislation on demand letters, including Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act Issues related to biopharmaceutical economic incentives and intellectual property
Client expense: $3,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to copyright, patent, and intellectual property. Intellectual property issues related to standardization. Trans-Pacific Partnership; general issues. H.R. 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013; entire bill. S.1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; entire bill. S.866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act; entire bill. H.R. 3309 TheInnovation Act; entire bill. S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act; entire bill. S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act; entire bill. H.R. 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act; entire bill. H.R. 3349 Innovation Protection Act; entire bill. H.R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act; entire bill. S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property including copyright and patents, copyright and trademark matters, safe harbors/intermediary liability protections; Trans Pacific Partnerships Agreement; trade secrets legislation and issues related to ICANN and patent troll letters: S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2766 - STOP Act H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act H.R. 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues pertaining to patent reform proposals, ITC reform, and patent troll letters: S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 2634 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2766 - STOP Act H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act H.R. 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act H.R. 4450 - Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2014 Issues related to first sale including H.R. 5586-You Own Devices Act Issues related to trade secrets including S. S.2267 - Defend Trade Secrets Act of 201, H.R.5233 - Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2582 - PATENT Jobs Act; provisions related to patent user fees H.R. 2605 - Manufacturing Innovation in America Act of 2013; provisions related to patent tax boxes H.R. 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act; patent litigation proposols H.R. 2766 - STOP Act; provisions related to business method patents H.R. 3116 - MODDERN Cures Act of 2013; Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act; provisions related to patent litigation reform H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act; provisions related to PTO fee diversion H.R. 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act; provisions related to patent demand letters H.R. 3709 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugsprovisions related to patent settlements H.R. 4287 - Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act; provisions related to patent term restoration S. 214 - The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; provisions relating to patent settlements S. 504 - Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act; provisions related to patent settlements S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; Business methods patents provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; provisions related to patent litigation reform S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act; Patent litigation provisions including bonding S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act; Provisions related to patent demand letters S. 2150 - Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act; provisions related to patent term restoration S. 2196 - Patent Fee Integrity Act; patent fee diversion prohibition No bill # assigned - Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues No bill # assigned - Biologics data protection issues No bill # assigned - Intellectual property issues; Additional data exclusivity request that was part of 21st Century Cures submission
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers ) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A Bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation H.R. 5233 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 845 (SHIELD Act), H.R. 2024 (End Anonymous Patents Act), H.R. 2639 (Patent Litigation and Innovation Act), H.R. 2766 (STOP Act), S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act), S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act), H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act), H.R. 3349 (Innovation Protection Act), H.R. 3540 (Demand Letter Transparency Act), S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act), S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act), S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act), S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act), S. 2146 (Patent Fee Integrity Act), H.R. 4763 (Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act), H.R. ___ (Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act, House Energy & Commerce Committee)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_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. 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
Client expense: $1,155,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_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. 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. 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. 1123, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill) S. 517, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill)
Client expense: $30,000 · 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. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act: Provisions related to counterfeiting H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 (the SHIELD Act): Provisions related to patent litigation H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act: Patent owner information provisionsH.R. 2582, PATENT Jobs Act: Provisions related to patent user fees H.R. 2605, Manufacturing Innovation in America Act of 2013: Provisions related to patent tax boxes H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act: Patent litigation proposals H.R. 2766, STOP Act: Provisions related to business method patents H.R. 2985, Combination Drug Development Incentive Act of 2013: Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3116, MODDERN Cures Act of 2013: Provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3309, Innovation Act: Provisions related to patent litigation reform H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act: PTO Fee Diversion H.R. 3540, Demand Letter Transparency Act: Provisions related to patent demand letters H.R. 3709, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs: Provisions related to patent settlements H,R, 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act: Provisions related to patent term restoration H.R. 4763, Trade Protection not Troll Protection Act: Patent and trade provisions S. 214, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 504, Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act: Provisions related to patent settlements S. 626, Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS Act: Medical prize provisions S. 627, Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act: Medical prize provisions S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013: Transferability of PTO vouchers provisions S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013: Business methods patents provisions S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013: Patent litigation provisions S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act: Patent litigation provisions including bonding S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S, 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act: Provisions related to patent demand letters S.2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act: Provisions related to patent term restoration S. 2196, Patent Fee Integrity Act: Patent fee diversion prohibition Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues Biologics data protection issues Draft legislation on trade secret issues Draft legislation on demand letters Issues related to biopharmaceutical economic incentives and intellectual property
Client expense: $4,190,000 · 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), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
- HR 86 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 210 To require retail establishments that use mobile device tracking technology to display notices to that effect. all provisions relating to cable.- HR 624 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 756 Cybersecurity Enhancement Act 2013- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 983 Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act- all provisions related to cable. - HR 989 To prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1312, Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act- all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1468, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology (SECURE IT) Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1580 To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1639 To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1685 Broadband Adoption Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1688 Never Contract With the Enemy Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1847 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1852 Email Privacy Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1947 Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1960 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2014 Telephone Records Protection Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2084 Partnership to Build America Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2454 Aarons Law Act of 2013, reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify the meaning of access without authorization all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2466 "Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2553 National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2556 Excellence in Cybersecurity Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2684 Telephone Surveillance Accountability Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2736 Government Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2739 Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2766 STOP (Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents) Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2818 Surveillance State Repeal Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2911 Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2952 CIRDA (Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement) Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3103 Intelligence Oversight and Accountability Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3107 Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3283 "Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3309 Innovation Act, to reform the U.S. patent system all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3349 Innovation Protection Act, creating reliable funding for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3361 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet Collection, and Online Monitoring Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3381 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3410 "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" ("CIPA") - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3481 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3674 Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3696 National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3875 "Telephone Metadata Reform Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3883 "Big Brother Is Not Watching You Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3982 "Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable.- HR 3990 "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4070 "Internet Freedom Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4225 "SAVE ("Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014") Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4342 "Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters ("DOTCOM") Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4681 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4711 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2014 and the Do Not Track Kids Act of 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4752 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4800 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4870 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4880 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4903 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - HRes 536 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all provisions relating to cable. - S 387 American Infrastructure Investment Fund Act- all provisions relating to cable. - S 418 Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2013- all provisions related to cable. - S 607 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 639 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1013 "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1144 "Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1193 "Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1196 Aarons Law Act of 2013, reforming the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to clarify the meaning of access without authorization all provisions relating to cable. - S 1215 FISA Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1244 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1353 Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1551 Intelligence Oversight and Surveillance Reform Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 1553 To amend title 23, United States Code, to reauthorize the State infrastructure bank program - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1599 "Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1612 "Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1631 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Improvements Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1638 Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1681 "Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1700 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1766 "USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1776 Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1858 Rural Broadband Investment (RBI) Act of 2013 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1897 "Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1927 "Data Security Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable.- S 1957 "Partnership to Build America Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1976 "Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1981 "Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 1995 "Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2025 "Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2049 "Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2146 "Patent Fee Integrity Act" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2155 "Maximizing Spectrum Efficiency and Value Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2171 "Location Privacy Protection Act of 2014" - all provisions relating to cable. - S 2378 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2014 and the Do Not Track Kids Act of 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2389 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2410 Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2438 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2476 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2014 all provisions relating to cable. - S 2505 Wi-Fi Innovation Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 2536 To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide for enhanced criminal and civil remedies in the protection of children and other victims of commercial sexual exploitation all provisions relating to cable. - SRes 157 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $4,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to copyright, patent, and intellectual property. Intellectual property issues related to standardization. Trans-Pacific Partnership; general issues. ITC issues relating to software patents and litigation. H.R. 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013; entire bill. S.1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; entire bill. S.866 Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; entire bill. H.R. 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013; entire bill. (Continued next page)H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act; entire bill. H.R. 3309 The Innovation Act; entire bill. S. 1720 The Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; entire bill. S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act; entire bill. S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act; entire bill. H.R. 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act; entire bill. H.R. 3349 Innovation Protection Act; entire bill.
Client expense: $1,460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patent reform proposals including: (see next page)S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act H.R.845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act H.R 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act HR 2766 - STOP Act H.R.___ "a bill to enhance Federal and State Enforcement of Fraudulent Patent Demand Letters (later: H.R. 4450 - Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2014)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property including copyright and patents, copyright and trademark matters, including Copyright Act reform; safe harbors/intermediary liability protections; Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement; (see additional page)S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act H.R.845 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act H.R 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act HR 2766 - STOP Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2582 - PATENT Jobs Act; provisions related to patent user fees H.R. 2605 - Manufacturing Innovation in America Act of 2013; provisions related to patent tax boxes H.R. 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act; patent litigation proposals H.R. 2766 - STOP Act; provisions related to business method patents H.R. 3116 - MODDERN Cures Act of 2013; provisions related to exclusivity H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act; provisions related to patent litigation reform H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act; provisions related to PTO fee diversion H.R. 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act; provisions related to patent demand letters H.R. 3709 - Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugsprovisions related to patent settlements H.R. 4287 - Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act; provisions related to patent term restoration S. 214 - The Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; provisions relating to patent settlements S. 504 - Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act; provisions related to patent settlements S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013; provisions related to business methods patents provisions S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013; provisions related to patent litigation reform S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act; Patent litigation provisions including bonding S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 2049 - Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act; provisions related to patent demand letters S. 2150 - Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act; provisions related to patent term restoration S.2196 - Patent Fee Integrity Act; patent fee diversion prohibition No bill # assigned - Biopharmaceutical innovation policy issues No bill # assigned - Biologics data protection issues No bill # assigned - Intellectual property issues; Additional data exclusivity request that was part of 21st Century Cures submission
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to patent reform and copyright H.R. 1892, the Unlocking Technology Act of 201 S. 467, the Wireless Device Independence Act of 2013 S. 517, the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act S. 481, the Wireless Consumer Choice Act S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. 1612 - Patent Litigation Integrity Act S. 1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act H.R.845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R 2639 - Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 3309 - Innovation Act H.R. 3349 - Innovation Protection Act H.R 3540 - Demand Letter Transparency Act HR 2766 - STOP Act, TROL Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3309, Innovation Act S. 1720, Patent Transparency of Improvements Act of 2013 S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013S. 866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 Issues: Support increased protections for institutions of higher education against patent trolls. Oppose joinder and fee shifting provisions. H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act Issue: Provide reliable funding for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office H.R. 2981, Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency (TRANSFER) Act of 2013 Issue: Build upon the current Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program by creating grant opportunities for proof-of-concept research and other innovative technology transfer activities at universities. Draft legislation to clarify publishing grace-period under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (P.L. 11229). Submitted comments to: The United States Patent on Trademark Office (USPTO) on requiring identification of attributable owner.
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 845 (SHIELD Act), H.R. 2024 (End Anonymous Patents Act), H.R. 2639 (Patent Litigation and Innovation Act), H.R. 2766 (STOP Act), S. 866 (Patent Quality Improvement Act), S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act), H.R. 3309 (Innovation Act), H.R. 3349 (Innovation Protection Act), H.R. 3540 (Demand Letter Transparency Act), S. 1612 (Patent Litigation Integrity Act), S. 1720 (Patent Transparency and Improvements Act), S. 1013 (Patent Abuse Reduction Act), S. 2049 (Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act), S. 2146 (Patent Fee Integrity Act), H.R. 4763 (Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE