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Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
July 20, 2017
Latest Action
July 20, 2017
Primary Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.Republican(WI)
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Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act This bill amends federal copyright law to direct the U.S. Copyright Office to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of nondramatic musical works and sound recordings subject to copyright protection. It limits available remedies, in copyright infringement actions against certain parties, for a copyright owner who fails to provide or maintain the minimum information required in the database.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 33, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2021) H.R. 4130, "American Music Fairness Act," all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. (2018) Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 33, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2021) H.R. 4130, "American Music Fairness Act," all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. (2018) Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 33, "Local Radio Freedom Act" (LRFA), all provisions. (2021) H.R. 4130, "American Music Fairness Act," all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. (2018) Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) of 2019", all provisions; Intel on LRFA for 117th Congress. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearings. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
| Republican |
| NY |
| Dan Newhouse | Republican | WA |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| John J. Faso | Republican | NY |
| Kurt Schrader | Democratic | OR |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mike Gallagher | Republican | WI |
| Neal P. Dunn | Republican | FL |
| Sean P. Duffy | Republican | WI |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Susan W. Brooks | Republican | IN |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearing. Intel related to the 117th Congress' committee leaders and legislative agenda.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation. Intel related to House FCC oversight hearing.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions. Intel on public service announcement provisions related to Covid-19 legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2020 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2019 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H. Con. Res. 20, "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all provisions. H.R. 5219, "Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019", all provisions. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.Con. Res. 20 "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2019 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.Con. Res. 20 "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.ConRes. 20 "Local Radio Freedom Act of 2019", all sections. H.R. 1836, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017, all sections. Legislation regarding Copyright Office modernization. DOJ's decision on BMI/ASCAP consent decrees (fractional licensing issues) and further appeals. H.R. 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions. H.R. 583, "Pirate Act", all provisions. H.R. 4986 (H.R. 1625) "RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018", repacking airwaves for relocated radio stations. H.R. 5447, "Music Modernization Act", all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2019 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.4706, 5447,1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; copyright oversight issues.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to ongoing, licensing, copyright, intellectual property and related issues in the music and technology industries. H.R. 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. HR 4706/S 23334 - Music Modernization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, and H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities. Patent litigation reform.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General copyright law reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the section 115 mechanical license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization/reform of the U.S. Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 5447/S.2823/H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act; 3) H.R. 1695/S. 1010, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act and 4) H.R. 3350, the Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act."
Client expense: $82,807 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; Issues related to music licensing and copyright reform, copyright office modernization and transparency of copyright ownership information; issues related to consent decrees over performance rights organizations H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act: Issues related to antitrust consent decrees over performance rights organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; H.R. 1836, "the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017"; Copyright Office reform; H.R.3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act;" H.R.4706, the "Music Modernization Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; Issues related to music licensing and copyright reform, copyright office modernization and transparency of copyright ownership information; issues related to consent decrees over performance rights organizations H.R. 5447 - Music Modernization Act: Issues related to antitrust consent decrees over performance rights organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related issues. Copyright Office Modernization. H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act. H.R. 3945, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017. Copyright review and related reform issues. H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act. Music licensing reform including S. 2823 and H.R. 5447 Music Modernization Act. H.R. 905, You Own Devices Act. Software patents and related policy. Subject matter eligibility under patent law. S. 1390, STRONGER Patents Act of 2017., H.R. 5340, "Stronger Patents Act of 2018". H.R. 6264, "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act of 2018". Patent litigation reform. Trade secrets policy. Intellectual property and related intermediary liability provisions in trade agreements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property, including: copyright, music licensing reform, musical works database legislation including H.R. 3350 - the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, S. 2823, and H.R. 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch - Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
ASCAP-BMI consent decree; Music copyright issues, generally; Music ownership database, including H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H. Con. Res 13, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; S. Con Res. 6, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related issues. Copyright Office Modernization. H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017. H.R. 890, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act. H.R. 3945, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017. Copyright review and related reform issues. H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act. Music licensing reform including S. 2823 and H.R. 5447 Music Modernization Act. H.R. 905, You Own Devices Act. Software patents and related policy. Subject matter eligibility under patent law. S. 1390, STRONGER Patents Act of 2017., H.R. 5340, "Stronger Patents Act of 2018". H.R. 6264, "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act of 2018". Patent litigation reform. Trade secrets policy. Intellectual property and related intermediary liability provisions in trade agreements.
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation related to music licensing issues, including: H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act; H.R. 4706, Music Modernization Act of 2017; and H.R. 5447/S. 2823, Music Modernization Act. Legislation and federal issues related to patent trolls and patent assertion entities. Patent litigation reform.
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.890,Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act," all provisions H.R.1695,Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, all provisions S.1010, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, all provisions
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
- Support for policies that promote strong and effective copyright protection in the U.S. and abroad, including in free trade agreements such as NAFTA - Support for policies that ensure fair compensation and rate standards for rightsholders across all music distribution platforms - Support for efforts to streamline the music licensing system so that it operates more efficiently and fairly for all stakeholders - Support for efforts to modernize the US. Copyright Office - Support for efforts to update Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) - Support for policies that encourage Internet "intermediaries" (including ISPs, search engines, domain registrars/registries, and advertisers) to take steps to curb music piracy - Discussion of global IP issues and digital trade - HR 1836 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 - S.CON.RES 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.CON.RES 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act - H.R. 1695/S. 1010 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act - H.R. 3301/S. 2393, the Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society (CLASSICS) Act - H.R. 3350, the "Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act - H.R. 1551/H.R. 4706/H.R. 5447/S. 2334/S. 2823, the Music Modernization Act - H.R. 881/S. 2625, the Allocation for Music Producers ("AMP") Act
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5340 - STRONGER Patents Act of 2018 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5447 - Music Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1010 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2933 - Accessibility for Curators, Creators, Educators, Scholars, and Society to Recordings (ACCESS to Recordings) Act - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing, royalty payment and general copyright issues, including online infringement, music licensing reform, and issues related to royalty payments for mechanical licenses. H.R. 3301 and S. 2393, Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act; H.R. 5447 and S. 2823, Music Modernization Act; and H.R. 881 and S. 2625, AMP Act, HR 1551, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act. Musical works database legislation including H.R. 3350 - Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2018 · 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. 13/S. Con. Res. 6, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding music licensing 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 HR 1836, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative regarding establishment of a comprehensive music ownership and licensing database. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting S.1010/HR 1695, "Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017" HR 3350, "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act" S.2334/HR 4706/HR 1551, "Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act" S.2823/HR 3945, "Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017"
Client expense: $1,025,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries. Copyright oversight issues. H.R.3350: Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. H.R.4706/H.R.5447: Music Modernization Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to the Copyright Royalty Board. Issues relating to music licensing. Issues relating to the DOJ review of consent decrees for ASCAP and BMI and subsequent litigation. Copyright oversight issues. Patent reform. H.R.1836: Fair Play Fair Pay Act. H.R.3350: Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act. H.R.4706/H.R.5447: Music Modernization Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Supported H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Owner Licensing Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.Con.Res.6/H.Con.Res. 17, Local Radio Freedom Act Resolution in opposition to any Congressional imposition of a performance fee on radio station, supported. Supported H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Owner Licensing Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 7366, the Revitalizing Amendment Motions for Patents (RAMP) Act of 2018 S. 3483/H.R. 6758, the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success (SUCCESS) Act (entire bill) S. 3416, the USPTO FEES Act (entire bill) S. 3488/H.R. 6868, the American Royalties Too Act of 2018 (entire bill) H.R. 6816, the Family Movie Act Clarification Act of 2018 (entire bill) H.R. 6695, Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018 H.R. 6557, the Inventor Protection Act (entire bill) H.R. 6264, Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2018 (entire bill) S. 2601/H.R.5887, the BIG Data for IP Act (entire bill) H.R. 4171, Extension of authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs (or TEAPP) S. 2559, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (entire bill) S. 2514, the PACED Act H.R. 5447, the Music Modernization Act of 2017 S. 2823, the Music Modernization Act of 2018 H.R. 1551, the Music Modernization Act of 2017 H.R. 4171, the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program (TEAPP) Extension (entire bill) S. 1948, To Abrogate Tribal Immunity in Certain Patent Claims (entire bill) H.R. 3945, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2017 (entire bill) H.R.3350, the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act (entire bill) H.R. 3301/ S. 2393, the Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society (CLASSICS) Act (entire bill) S. 1390, the STONGER Patents Act of 2017 (entire bill) H.R.5340, the STONGER Patents Act of 2018 (entire bill) H.R 1914, the Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) (entire bill) H.R. 2189, the Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. (entire bill) S. 927, the Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act (entire bill) H.R. 1879, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2017 (PARTS Act) (entire bill) H.R. 1836, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2017 (entire bill) H.R. 1695/S. 1010, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act (entire bill) H.R. 1450/S. 259, the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act (entire bill) H.R. 890, the Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (CODE) (entire bill) H.R. 881/S. 2625, the Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) H.R. 720/S. 237, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 Issues related to USPTO operations Issues related to Department of Commerce Enterprise Services Initiative Legislative proposal on patent subject matter eligibility Issues related to proposed Lanham Act codification Draft legislation related to the Beijing Treaty 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)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to copyright, copyright office modernization, transparency of copyright ownership information and music licensing reform. H.R. 3350, the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act and the Orrin G. Hatch - Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Anti-Piracy Performance Right in Sound Recordings HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy HR 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act HR 890 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Performance Right in Sound Recordings Issues concerning pre-1972 recordings Issues concerning rate standards and the CRB rate setting process Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act HR 1836 - The Fair Play Fair Pay Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con. Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Issues regarding mechanical licensing Copyright Office NOI regarding Moral Rights HR 1914 - Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act of 2017 (PROMOTE Act) HR 3350 Transparency in Music Licensing Ownership Act HR 881/ S 2625 - Allocation for Music Producers Act (AMP Act) HR 3301/S 2393 - The CLASSICS Act, relating to pre-1972 sound recordings HR 4706/S 2334- Music Modernization Act HR 5477/S 2823 - Music Modernization Act, a comprehensive music licensing reform package that embodies HR 4706; HR 881 and HR 3301
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 4706, 5447, 1551/S. 2334, 2823 - Music Modernization Act; Implementation of the Music Modernization Act P.L. 115-264; Issues related to ongoing licensing, copyright, intellectual property, and related issues in the music and technology industries; H.R. 1695, Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017; H.R. 3350, Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
any matters concerning Sec. 115 of the Copyright Code; Reforming Section 115 licensing structure for digital streaming through HR 4706, HR 5447, S. 2334, S. 2823, HR 1551 - Music Modernization Acts; issues related to HR 3350, Transparency in Music and Licensing Ownership Act; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $203,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
any matters concerning Sec. 115 of the Copyright Code; Reforming Section 115 licensing structure for digital streaming through HR 4706, HR 5447, S. 2334 and S. 2823, Music Modernization Acts; issues related to HR 3350, Transparency in Music and Licensing Ownership Act; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing.
Client expense: $203,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE