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Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
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Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act This bill establishes the U.S. Copyright Office as a separate independent agency in the legislative branch, to be headed by a Director appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Currently, the Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress [LOC] and is headed by the Register of Copyrights.) The Director's term of office is limited to 10 years without eligibility for reappointment. The Director must appoint officers and employees responsible for administering the Office's technology and data systems. Services must be provided in a manner that reflects technological needs and developments. No U.S. agency is authorized to require the Copyright Office to obtain an agency's approval before the Copyright Office submits legislative recommendations to Congress. Copyright owners may register their copyright claims by delivering examination copies of their works to the Copyright Office. The Copyright Office must then provide the LOC access to such examination copies and related data solely for the LOC's determination of whether to demand a deposit of the material or to otherwise engage with copyright owners regarding works of authorship that may be of curatorial and collection interest to the national library. The Copyright Office must also consult with the LOC on other matters of common interest. The director must establish a Copyright Advisory Board to advise the Copyright Office and to provide information on emerging technology practices. The Copyright Office must also: (1) submit a report on the future administration of mandatory deposit provisions and their application to the digital era, and (2) conduct studies to ensure that it has the technology and staff to establish and maintain a modern copyright system.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2016 · fourth_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; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · 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)
2016 · fourth_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; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · 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)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Film Internet Piracy/Theft General Copyright Issues General Piracy Issues Copyright Enforcement, DHS/ICE IP Enforcement Efforts FBI/DOJ Activities Involving IP Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Activities Intermediaries' Role in IP enforcement Internet Governance Compulsory License Content Protection Copyright Review IP Enforcement Funding World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Education H.R. 2304 - "SPEAK FREE Act of 2015" - all provisions related to film and television Librarian of Congress Nomination H.R. 4241 - "Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act" (CODE Act) FCC Commercial Availability of Video Navigation Devices Proposal/Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices
Client expense: $921,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization/reform of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office) and H.R. 5757, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2016.
Client expense: $55,675 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Enforcement Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement General Copyright Issues International Intellectual Property Policy Copyright Office H.R. 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to domain names, internet governance and IANA transition General issues pertaining to intellectual property rights enforcement General issues pertaining to digital distribution of copyrighted works General issues pertaining to patent reform General issues pertaining to organization and operations of the US Copyright Office S. 1137, Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act of 2015 S. 1551, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015 H.R. 9, Innovation Act H.R. 805, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015 H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: $756,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-HR 9 Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2045 Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4241 Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1137 PATENT (Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship) Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2733 Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $4,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. H.R.9, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.3496, Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.Con.Res.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $4,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · 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 Act H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast radio royalties HR 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Pre-1972 sound recordings Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight & legislative proposals regarding patents HR 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office HR 1999,"Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act" HR 4241,"Copyright office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, The Innovation Act (entire bill) S. 632, The Supporting Technology and Research for Our Nationals Growth (STRONG) Patents Act (entire bill) H.R. 2045, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) S. 1137, the Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act). H.R. 862, You Own Devices Act (YODA) (entire bill) H.R. 684, Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act (entire bill) S. 328, A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 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) H.R. 758, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 4241, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (entire bill) S. 560/H.R. 1057 the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act (PARTS Act) of 2015 H.R. 1832, the Innovation Protection Act (entire bill) H.R. 1791/S. 926, the Grace Period Restoration Act (entire bill) H.R. 4829, the Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill) S.2733, the Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (entire bill) S. 3056, the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (entire bill) H.R. 5757, the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2016 (entire bill) H.R. 6496, The Fairness for American Small Creators Act" (entire bill) Issues related to USPTO operations Issues related to Department of Commerce Shared Services Initiative Draft legislation related to Marrakesh and Beijing Treaties Implementation
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)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Film Internet Piracy/Theft General Copyright Issues General Piracy Issues Copyright Enforcement, DHS/ICE IP Enforcement Efforts FBI/DOJ Activities Involving IP Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Activities Intermediaries' Role in IP enforcement Internet Governance Compulsory License Content Protection Copyright Review IP Enforcement Funding World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Education H.R. 2304 - "SPEAK FREE Act of 2015" - all provisions related to film and television Librarian of Congress Nomination H.R. 4241 - "Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act" (CODE Act) FCC Commercial Availability of Video Navigation Devices Proposal/Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices
Client expense: $921,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2304, Securing Participation, Engagement, and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforts Act of 2015 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015)- anti-SLAPP measures; H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; Higher Education Act reauthorization - content protection; Copyright Office appropriations and modernization; Copyright policy; Copyright review; Librarian of Congress nomination; EU digital single market proposals regarding copyrights; Voluntary initiatives regarding content protection; Compulsory copyrights; Content protection; Set-top boxes
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP Performance Right in Sound Recordings Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings HR. 1283 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.662 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 Legislative proposals on Copyright Office reform Issues regarding PRO consent decrees CRB rate setting process HR 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Copyright Office NoI regarding DMCA section 512 and 1201 copyright office IT Modernization Draft legislation on Copyright Small claims court Issues regarding EU policies and proposals Issues regarding section S12 and 1201
Client expense: $1,010,156 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 862 -- You Own Devices Act of 2015; H.R. 1883 / S. 990 -- Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation Act of 2015; H.R. 1587 -- Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; H.R.4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; H.R.4241 -- Copyright Office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act
Client expense: $54,165 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4241, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, including the Copyright Office's ability to use funds to procure needed IT equipment, investigating how well the bill aligns with ABA IPL Section policies. H.R. 5757, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2016 providing for an automated small claims adjudication for copyright infringement claims, investigating how well the bill aligns with ABA IPL Section policies. H.R.6496 - Fairness for American Small Creators Act providing for an automated small claims adjudication for copyright infringement claims, investigating how well the bill aligns with ABA IPL Section policies. S. 2733, the "Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016," limiting venue in patent cases, investigating how well the bill aligns with ABA IPL Section policies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $37,500
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_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; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · 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)
Issues related to copyright. HR 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; and 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office).
Client expense: $86,252 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, The Innovation Act (entire bill) S. 632, The Supporting Technology and Research for Our Nationals Growth (STRONG) Patents Act (entire bill) H.R. 2045, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) S. 1137, the Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act). H.R. 862, You Own Devices Act (YODA) (entire bill) H.R. 684, Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act (entire bill) S. 328, A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 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) H.R. 758, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 4241, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (entire bill) S. 560/H.R. 1057 the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act (PARTS Act) of 2015 H.R. 1832, the Innovation Protection Act (entire bill) H.R. 1791/S. 926, the Grace Period Restoration Act (entire bill) H.R. 4829, the Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill) S.2733, the Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (entire bill) S. 3056, the Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act (entire bill) H.R. 5757, the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2016 (entire bill) Issues related to USPTO operations Issues related to Department of Commerce Shared Services Initiative Draft legislation related to Marrakesh and Beijing Treaties Implementation
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)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Enforcement Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement General Copyright Issues International Intellectual Property Policy Copyright Office H.R. 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to domain names, internet governance and IANA transition General issues pertaining to intellectual property rights enforcement General issues pertaining to digital distribution of copyrighted works General issues pertaining to patent reform General issues pertaining to organization and operations of the US Copyright Office S. 1137, Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act of 2015 S. 1551, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015 H.R. 9, Innovation Act H.R. 805, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015 H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: $719,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2304, Securing Participation, Engagement, and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforts Act of 2015 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015)- anti-SLAPP measures; H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; Higher Education Act reauthorization - content protection; Copyright Office appropriations and modernization; Copyright policy; Copyright review; Librarian of Congress nomination; EU digital single market proposals regarding copyrights; Voluntary initiatives regarding content protection; Compulsory copyrights
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Film Internet Piracy/Theft General Copyright Issues General Piracy Issues Copyright Enforcement, DHS/ICE IP Enforcement Efforts FBI/DOJ Activities Involving IP Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Activities Intermediaries' Role in IP enforcement Internet Governance Compulsory License Content Protection Copyright Review IP Enforcement Funding World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Education H.R. 2304 - "SPEAK FREE Act of 2015" - all provisions related to film and television Librarian of Congress Nomination H.R. 4241 - "Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act" (CODE Act) FCC Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices Proposal - "Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices"
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-HR 9 Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2045 Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4241 Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1137 PATENT (Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship) Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2733 Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Copyright Office
Issues related to copyright. HR 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_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 Act H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast radio royalties HR 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Pre-1972 sound recordings Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight & legislative proposals regarding patents HR 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office HR 1999,"Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act" HR 4241,"Copyright office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. H.R.9, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.3496, Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. S.632, Support Technology and Research for Our Nations Growth Patents Act of 2015, all provisions. S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.Con.Res.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4241, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, including the Copyright Office's ability to use funds to procure needed IT equipment. S. 2733, the "Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016," investigating how well the bill aligns with ABA IPL Section policies. H.R. 5757, the "Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2016," investigating how well the bill aligns with ABA IPL Section policies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $37,500
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP Performance Right in Sound Recordings Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings HR. 1283 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.662 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 Legislative proposals on Copyright Office reform Issues regarding PRO consent decrees CRB rate setting process HR 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Copyright Office NoI regarding DMCA section 512 and 1201 copyright office IT Modernization Draft legislation on Copyright Small claims court
Client expense: $998,064 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · 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; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · 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)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 862 -- You Own Devices Act of 2015; H.R. 1883 / S. 990 -- Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation Act of 2015; H.R. 1587 -- Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; H.R.4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; H.R.4241 -- Copyright Office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act
Client expense: $54,165 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; and 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office).
Client expense: $78,853 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 9, The Innovation Act (entire bill) S. 632, The Supporting Technology and Research for Our Nationals Growth (STRONG) Patents Act (entire bill) H.R. 2045, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) H.R. 238/S. 23, the Copyright and Marriage Equality Act (entire bill)* S. 1137, the Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act). H.R. 862, You Own Devices Act (YODA) (entire bill)* H.R. 684, Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act (entire bill)* S. 328, A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 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)* H.R.236, To provide for the exchange of information related to trade enforcement, and for other purposes (entire bill)* H.R. 758, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 4241, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (entire bill) S. 560/H.R. 1057 the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act (PARTS Act) of 2015 H.R. 1832, the Innovation Protection Act (entire bill) H.R. 1791/S. 926, the Grace Period Restoration Act (entire bill)* H.R. 3326/S. 1890, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (entire bill) H.R. 4829, the Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill) S.2733 - Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (entire bill) Issues related to USPTO operations Draft legislation related to Marrakesh and Beijing Treaties Implementation
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)
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2304, Securing Participation, Engagement, and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforts Act of 2015 (SPEAK FREE Act of 2015)- anti-SLAPP measures; H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; Higher Education Act reauthorization - content protection; Copyright Office appropriations and modernization; Copyright policy; Copyright review; Librarian of Congress nomination; EU digital single market proposals regarding copyrights; Voluntary initiatives regarding content protection; Compulsory copyrights
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Enforcement Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement General Copyright Issues International Intellectual Property Policy Copyright Office H.R. 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act H.R. 2304 - SPEAK FREE Act of 2015
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 862 -- You Own Devices Act of 2015; H.R. 1883 / S. 990 -- Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation Act of 2015; H.R. 1587 -- Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; H.R.4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act; H.R.4241 -- Copyright Office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act
Client expense: $55,220 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General issues pertaining to domain names and internet governance General issues pertaining to intellectual property rights enforcement General issues pertaining to digital distribution of copyrighted works General issues pertaining to patent reform General issues pertaining to organization and operations of the US Copyright Office S. 1137, Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship (PATENT) Act of 2015 S. 1551, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015 H.R. 9, Innovation Act H.R. 805, Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015 H.R. 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act
Client expense: $731,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-HR 9 Innovation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2045 Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4241 Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 632 Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth STRONG Patent Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1137 PATENT (Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship) Act - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $3,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. H.R.9, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.3496, Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. S.632, Support Technology and Research for Our Nations Growth Patents Act of 2015, all provisions. S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.Con.Res.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_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 Act H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast radio royalties HR 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Pre-1972 sound recordings Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight & legislative proposals regarding patents HR 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office HR 1999,"Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act" HR 4241,"Copyright office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting
Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Film Internet Piracy/Theft General Copyright Issues General Piracy Issues Copyright Enforcement, DHS/ICE IP Enforcement Efforts FBI/DOJ Activities Involving IP Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) Activities Intermediaries' Role in IP enforcement Internet Governance Compulsory License Content Protection Copyright Review IP Enforcement Funding World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Education H.R. 2304 - "SPEAK FREE Act of 2015" - all provisions related to film and television Librarian of Congress Nomination H.R. 4241 - "Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act" (CODE Act) FCC Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices Proposal - "Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices"
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP Performance Right in Sound Recordings Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings HR. 1283 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.662 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 Legislative proposals on Copyright Office reformation Issues regarding PRO consent decrees CRB rate setting process Issues regarding appointment of new Librarian of Congress HR 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Copyright Office NoI regarding DMCA section 512 copyright office IT Modernization FCC NoI regarding MVPDS Draft legislation on Copyright Small claims court copyright office review of section 108
Client expense: $1,231,391 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to copyright. HR 4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - supported bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Rep. Collins, RGA; introduced 7/29/15). S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - supported bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Sen. Hatch, RUT;introduced 7/29/15). S.2733- Venue Equity and NonUniformity Elimination Act - to ensure that venue in patents cases is fair and proper, and for other purposes. (Sen. Flake, RAriz.; introduced 3/18/2016). Discussed possible improvements to language of the bill. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Participation in U.S. Department of Commerce Shared Services Initiative - discussed concerns with authorizing and appropriations committees in House and Senate, as well as with USPTO and DOC officials. Copyright Office Appropriations - sent messages to House and Senate Appropriations Committees supporting funding for needed IT modernization as a priority. H.R. 4241- Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - establishes the U.S. Copyright Office as a separate independent agency in the legislative branch, to be headed by a Director appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Rep. Marino, RPa; introduced 12/11/2016). Discussion draft bill by Reps. Chaffetz (R-UT) and Deutch (D-FL) to establish U.S. Copyright Office as separate, independent agency in legislative branch.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1890, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015. H.R. 3326, the Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 4241, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act. H. R. 1057, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2015 or PARTS Act. H.R. 5325, House Legislative Branch Appropriations (Copyright Office budget and IT system procurement) S. 2955, Senate Legislative Branch Appropriations (Copyright Office budget and IT system procurement)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $37,500
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE