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Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 or the CASE Act of 2019 This bill creates the Copyright Claims Board, a body within the U.S. Copyright Office, to decide copyright disputes. Damages awarded by the board are capped at $30,000. Participation in board proceedings is voluntary with an opt-out procedure for defendants, and parties may choose instead to have a dispute heard in court. If the parties agree to have their dispute heard by the board, they shall forego the right to be heard before a court and the right to a jury trial. Board proceedings shall have no effect on class actions. The board shall be authorized to hear copyright infringement claims, actions for a declaration of noninfringement, claims that a party knowingly sent false takedown notices, and related counterclaims. The bill provides for various procedures, including with respect to requests for information from the other party and requests for the board to reconsider a decision. The board may issue monetary awards based on actual or statutory damages. The parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs except where there is bad faith misconduct. A board's final determination precludes relitigating the claims in court or at the board. Parties may challenge a board decision in federal district court only if (1) the decision was a result of fraud, corruption, or other misconduct; (2) the board exceeded its authority or failed to render a final determination; or (3) in a default ruling or failure to prosecute, the default or failure was excusable.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 6 (Roll no. 578). (text: CR H8345-8352)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 6 (Roll no. 578).(text: CR H8345-8352)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8370-8371)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2426.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8345-8353)
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
Mr. Jeffries moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-252.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.
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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| Adam Smith | Democratic | WA |
| Adriano Espaillat | Democratic | NY |
| Alan S. Lowenthal | Democratic | CA |
| Andy Biggs | Republican | AZ |
| Angie Craig | Democratic | MN |
| Ann M. Kuster | Democratic | NH |
| Ann Wagner | Republican | MO |
| Anthony G. Brown | Democratic | MD |
| Antonio Delgado | Democratic | NY |
| Ayanna Pressley | Democratic | MA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Barry Loudermilk | Republican | GA |
| Ben Cline | Republican | VA |
| Ben Ray Luján | Democratic | NM |
| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Bill Flores | Republican | TX |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| Bradley Scott Schneider | Democratic | IL |
| Brenda L. Lawrence | Democratic | MI |
| Brendan F. Boyle | Democratic | PA |
| Brian Babin | Republican | TX |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Cedric L. Richmond | Democratic | LA |
| Cheri Bustos | Democratic | IL |
| Colin Z. Allred | Democratic | TX |
| Conor Lamb | Democratic | PA |
| Cynthia Axne | Democratic | IA |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Debbie Lesko | Republican | AZ |
| Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | Democratic | FL |
| Debra A. Haaland | Democratic | NM |
| Denver Riggleman | Republican | VA |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Doug Collins | Republican | GA |
| Dwight Evans | Democratic | PA |
| Ed Case | Democratic | HI |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | TX |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican | NY |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. | Democratic | CA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic | AZ |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Guy Reschenthaler | Republican | PA |
| Harley Rouda | Democratic | CA |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | TX |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Joaquin Castro | Democratic | TX |
| Jody B. Hice | Republican | GA |
| Joe Cunningham | Democratic | SC |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John H. Rutherford | Republican | FL |
| John R. Curtis | Republican | UT |
| John Ratcliffe | Republican | TX |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Katherine M. Clark | Democratic | MA |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Katie Hill | Democratic | CA |
| Kendra S. Horn | Democratic | OK |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Hern | Republican | OK |
| Lance Gooden | Republican | TX |
| Lee M. Zeldin | Republican | NY |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Lizzie Fletcher | Democratic | TX |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lucy McBath | Democratic | GA |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Marc A. Veasey | Democratic | TX |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic | OH |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark E. Green | Republican | TN |
| Mark Meadows | Republican | NC |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Walker | Republican | NC |
| Martha Roby | Republican | AL |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Max Rose | Democratic | NY |
| Maxine Waters | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Johnson | Republican | LA |
| Mo Brooks | Republican | AL |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic | IN |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Robert B. Aderholt | Republican | AL |
| Robert J. Wittman | Republican | VA |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Ron Estes | Republican | KS |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Steve Watkins | Republican | KS |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Susie Lee | Democratic | NV |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| TJ Cox | Democratic | CA |
| Ted Budd | Republican | NC |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Ted S. Yoho | Republican | FL |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tim Burchett | Republican | TN |
| Tom Cole | Republican | OK |
| Tom Malinowski | Democratic | NJ |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Tulsi Gabbard | Democratic | HI |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
| Van Taylor | Republican | TX |
| Veronica Escobar | Democratic | TX |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| W. Gregory Steube | Republican | FL |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
2021 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Section 512 Report; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA); Patent Eligibility and inter partes review; Issues related to felony streaming; H.R.2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019, All provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3666 - Stronger Patent Act of 2019 H.R. 2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 S. 1273 - CASE Act of 2019 Issues related to software copyright; Copyright Office modernization; software patents and related policy; subject matter eligibility under patent law; intellectual property agreements.
Client expense: $1,890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Vice President of the U.S.
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
CASE Act, HR 2426/S 1273 (Oppose)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Access to Capital and COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): Advocated for an extension/restoration of the expired PPP loan program, increasing funds for the program, and fixes that include greater flexibility in use of funds for forgiveness (for example, PPE and cloud-based services), allowing small businesses to select their window for forgiveness, removing the 60-40 payroll-to-operational expense ratio to broaden the use of the program for more small businesses, clarifying that PPP forgiven expenses are tax deductible as intended by Congress in the original CARES Act, simplifying the forgiveness process, and greater targeting of the program to the smallest of businesses and disadvantaged businesses. Voiced support for full transparency of the PPP program. Supported PPP continuance as voted upon by the U.S. Senate in the Continuing Paycheck Protection Act. Supported the year-end spending and stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump that included PPP re-up, expansion and reform. Supported a temporary, legal safe harbor for small businesses as provided by in the Safe to Work Act. Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program: Advocated for small businesses to access the $10,000 grant as provided for by CARES Act legislation, for the Small Business Administration to remove the arbitrary $150,000 loan cap placed on loans, and additional EIDL funds in general, as called for and passed in the year-end spending and stimulus package. Main Street Recovery Co-Investment Fund: Advocated for a government match co-investment fund for small businesses that would utilize the regulatory framework for investment crowdfunding, which will help to broadly deliver capital to small businesses across the country. Other: Supported the development of a loan program for small businesses with low interest rates and long-term payment terms in order to help them recover from the shock of COVID-19. Urged the Congress to advance a COVID-19 recovery and relief package. SEC Action on Regulated Crowdfunding: Supported the final rules released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 2, 2020 to: Increase the maximum, a company can raise from $1.07 million to $5 million; Amend the investment limits for investors in Regulation Crowdfunding offerings by not applying any investment limits to accredited investors while revising the calculation method for investment limits for non-accredited investors to allow them to rely on the greater of their annual income or net worth when calculating the limit on how much they can invest; Permit issuers to test-the-waters prior to filing an offering document with the Commission; Permit demo day communications that would not be deemed general solicitation or general advertising; Permit the use of Special Purpose Vehicles to facilitate investing in Regulation Crowdfunding issuers; and Extend for 18 months the existing temporary relief providing an exemption from certain Regulation Crowdfunding financial statement review requirements for issuers offering $250,000 or less of securities in reliance on the exemption within a 12-month period. Access to Affordable Health Care: Most Favored Nation Policy: Continue to oppose the Administrations most favored nation policy for U.S. drugs given its impact on costs, innovation and investment in this sector. This policy, also known as an International Price Index, marks foreign prices to U.S. drugs and many of these nations impose price controls. Access to Broadband and Telecommunications Policy: Broadband Infrastructure: Continue to support a federal allocation of funds to build out broadband in underserved and rural areas of the country. Supported the inclusion of infrastructure funds in the year end COVID-19 stimulus and relief package being considered by Congress. Urged the Administration to oppose 5G nationalization. FCC Action: Supported four orders advanced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on October 27, 2020 that included the establishment a 5G fund for rural America, increased unlicensed wireless opportunities in TV white spaces, a remand of the Restoring Internet Freedom Order, and the streamlining of state and local approval of certain wireless structure modifications to further accelerate the deployment of 5G. Regulatory Reform, Relief and Transparency: Corporate Transparency Act: Opposed this measure in the National Defense Authorization Act, which imposes new requirements on every small business in America. DOL Comments: Filed comments in support of the Department of Labors proposed rule on Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights on Retirement Savings. DOL Comments: Filed comments in general support of the Department of Labors proposed tule on Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing. FCC Comments: Filed comments on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CG Docket No. 02-278 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and CG Docket No. 18-152 Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau Seeks Comments on Interpretation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in Light of the D.C. Circuits ACA International Decision. Comments focused on our organizations support of TCPA modernization given the broad adoption and standard use of technology by small businesses and consumers in two-way communications with each other. EPA Transparency/Benefit-Cost Analysis Rule: Supported the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPAs) final rule: Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act (CAA) Rulemaking Process. Competition and Anti-Trust Policy: Technology Regulation and Actions: Expressed concern about the Federal Trade Commissions (FTCs) actions against Facebook and the impact on small business users of the platform to reach, market to and engage with customers and others. Intellectual Property Rights CASE Act (H.R. 2426, S. 1273): Supported passage of the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act). Advancing Americas Interests Act of 2020 (H.R. 8037): Support the legislation.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
CASE Act, HR 2426/S 1273 (Oppose)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General lobbying on digital streaming copyright legislation and issues regarding the Patent Trial and appeals board, as well as the following bill: H.R. 2426/S. 1273 - The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2426 and S. 1273 (CASE Act of 2019)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2020 (H.R. 6058) - Share relevant information. Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information with the Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security on Etsy's efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit goods online. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
CASE Act, HR 2426/S 1273 (Oppose)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2426/S. 1273 - The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) Digital Streaming Copyright legislation Patent issues - Patent Trial and Appeals Board
Client expense: $2,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Education
Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to funding for arts and music education programs. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to performance rights. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to intellectual property. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to music licensing reform. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264) Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. Monitoring and outreach on legislative proposals to provide tax relief to music makers. Senate Draft, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 5219, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 2932, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to funding for arts and music education programs. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to performance rights. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to intellectual property. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to music licensing reform. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264) Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. Monitoring and outreach on legislative proposals to provide tax relief to music makers. Senate Draft, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 5219, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 2932, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to funding for arts and music education programs. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to performance rights. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to intellectual property. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to music licensing reform. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264) Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. Monitoring and outreach on legislative proposals to provide tax relief to music makers. Senate Draft, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 5219, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 2932, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to funding for arts and music education programs. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to performance rights. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to intellectual property. Monitor and outreach on legislative activity related to music licensing reform. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264) Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. Monitoring and outreach on legislative proposals to provide tax relief to music makers. Senate Draft, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 5219, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 2932, Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
-HR 2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5219 - Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1273 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $5,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act; Issues related to the ability of sole proprietors to access PPP.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1046, Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019 H.R. 2426/S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2019 H.R. 6058, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act of 2020 H.R. 6196, Trademark Modernization (TM) Act of 2020 S. 1416, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2019 Draft legislation titled Protecting Lawful Streaming Act (PLSA) Request for comments and notice of a public hearing regarding the 2020 Special 301 review (84 Fed. Reg. 70,613-70,615, December 23, 2019) Request for comments United States Trade Representative regarding 2020 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (85 Fed. Reg. 62,006-62,008, October 1, 2020) Various issues relating to implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; USPTO IP Attache Program, fee change, and strategic plan; appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403); funding issues related to the USPTO; IP issues related to Australia, Canada, China, India, Brazil, Europe, and Mexico; IP issues related to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to trade secret theft; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; the implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the Special 301 Report); the World Intellectual Property Organization; the World Trade Organization; the World Health Organization; the International Telecommunications Union; IP issues related to the U.S.-Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA); IP issues related to prescription drug pricing and labeling; Federal Trade Commission competition and consumer protection; modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office; increasing federal criminal penalties for certain types of copyright infringement via illicit streaming of copyrighted works; registration modernization; intellectual property and copyright during the coronavirus pandemic; U.S. involvement and engagement in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); Indias non-personal data governance framework
Client expense: $22,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 3666 - Stronger Patent Act of 2019 H.R. 2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 H.R. 6196 - Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 S. 3449 - Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 S. 1273 - CASE Act of 2019 Issues related to software copyright; Copyright Office modernization; software patents and related policy; subject matter eligibility under patent law; intellectual property agreements. Matters related to the US Copyright Office. Issues addressing patent eligibility standards.
Client expense: $2,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S.
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 3952, the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2020 H.R. 6058, the SHOP SAFE Act H.R. 6196/ S. 3449, the Trademark Modernization Act H.R. 8037, the Advancing America's Interests Act S. 4473/H.R. 7956, Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020 S. 4138/H.R. 7448, Telework for U.S. Innovation Act S. 2987, the Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019 H.R. 5478, the Inventor Rights Act S. 2082/H.R. 3666, the STRONGER Patents Act of 2019 H.R. 4164/S. 2439, the Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2019 S. 4394/H.R. 7890, the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2020 S. 2281/H.R. 4075, the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2019 H.R. 3954. Including the exclusive economic zone as part of the United States for patent infringement H.R. 3991, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2019 H.R. 3199, Terminating the Extension of Rights Misappropriated (TERM) Act of 2019 S. 1416, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2019 H.R. 2426/S. 1272, the CASE Act H.R. 1999/S. 963, the Fair Licensing Access for Governments (FLAG) Act of 2019 (entire bill) S. 376 /H.R. 1683, No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act (entire bill) S. 659, A bill to provide for certain additional requirements with respect to patent disclosures. (entire bill) S. 440, Preserving Access to Cost Effective Drugs Act (PACED) Act (entire bill) S. 344/H.R. 990, Hatch-Waxman Integrity Act of 2019 (entire bill) H.R. 108, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2019 (entire bill) S. 64, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act (entire bill) H.R.902, Protect American IPR Act (entire bill) Issues related to USPTO operations Legislative proposal on patent subject matter eligibility Issues related to Covered Business Method Patent Pilot Program Issues related to Copyright Office Modernization Issues related to sovereign immunity Issues related to the review of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Content protection Copyright Office Modernization Issues concerning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Protect Lawful Streaming Act Implementation of the Music Modernization Act S. Con Res 6 - Local Radio Freedom Act H. Con Res 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act Issues regarding the PRO consent decrees Fourth Estate Supreme Court decision H.R. 2426 - The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement (CASE Act) S. 1273 - The Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement (CASE Act) Online counterfeiting Platform accountability H.R. 5219 - Ask Musicians For Music Act of 2019 (AM-FM Act) S. 2932 - Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019 (AM-FM Act) Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TM Act)
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1273 and H.R. 2426, the "Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2019"; S. 4632, the "Online Content Policy Modernization Act"; House Judiciary Committee Section 512 Listening Session and other issues regarding the Copyright Act
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
COVID 19-related proposals undermining patent rights and intellectual property H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 Examining the current law on patent eligibility and reforming Section 101 of the Patent Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to white spaces. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. H.R. 1367 Children and Media Research Advancement Act, all provisions. S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act, provisions relating to use of consumer data. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. S. 189, Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019, provisions relating to use of consumer data. H.R. 1789, To eliminate the discount for UHF television stations for purposes of the limitation on the aggregate national audience reach of television broadcast stations in which a party may have a cognizable interest, all provisions. Issues relating to broadcast use within the c-band. S. 670, A bill to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 1556, Sunshine Protection Act of 2019, all provisions. H.R. 1601, To allow States to elect to observe daylight savings time for the duration of the year, and for other purposes, all provisions. Pirate Radio, Issues relating to pirate radio stations. H.R. 1220, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. S. 510, Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to broadcast spectrum auctions. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard Department of Justices view of the broadcast television marketplace Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band H.R. 4856, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems S. 2693, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2019, Provisions relating to broadcast emergency alert systems H.R. 4401, Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act of 2019 S. 2789, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 H.R. 5140, Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 S. 2829, Western Expanded In-State Television Access Act of 2019 S. 3189, A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security. S. 2223, Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum Act H.R. 4855, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act S. 2921, Clearing Broad Air-waves for New Deployment Act H.R. 1601, Daylight Act S. 583, Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act H.R. 451, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 S. 2748, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 H.R. 5564, Enhancing Broadcaster DIVERSITY Data Act H.R. 3957, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2433, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 S. 2454, Go Pack Go Act of 2019 S. 2956, Investing in America's Digital Infrastructure Act H.R. 5567, Measuring the Economics Driving Investments and Access for Diversity Act of 2020 H.R. 3994, Modern Television Act of 2019 H.Res. 549, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. S.Res. 306, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. H.R. 5926, Reinforcing and Evaluating Service Integrity, Local Infrastructure, and Emergency Notification for Today's Networks Act H.R. 6096, Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 S. 3246, Spectrum Management And Reallocation for Taxpayers Act H.R. 4462, Studying How to Harness Airwave Resources Efficiently Act of 2019 H.R. 3475, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act S. 1968, Supplementing the Pipeline for Efficient Control of The Resources for Users Making New Opportunities for Wireless Act H.R. 3255, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 S. 2363, Telecommunications Opportunities for Workers Engaging in Real Infrastructure Deployment Act of 2019 H.R. 5035, Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 H.R. 4171, WIN 5G Act Issues relating to economic stimulus of broadcast stations in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Issues related to pirate radio stations. H.R. 2389, To allow States to elect to observe year-round daylight saving time, and for other purposes. H.R. 7774, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act (Provisions relating to broadcast spectrum) H.R. 7782, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020 H.R. 8154, Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act S. 4331, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act (Provisions relating to broadcast spectrum) S. 4582, A bill to extend, temporarily, daylight saving time, and for other purposes. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Provisions related to broadcasters. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 8200, EHDC Act of 2020, Provisions relating to television guard bands, aka white spaces. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 4632, Online Content Policy Modernization Act S. 4772, Future of Local News Commission Act of 2020 S. 4818, Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act, Provisions relating to PPP eligibility for broadcasters. S. 5058, Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020.
Client expense: $2,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property enforcement Patent standards and quality; venue; post-grant review Digital Millennium Copyright Act US Copyright Office modernization Register of Copyrights Intermediary liability for copyright infringing content generated by users Music licensing H.R. 2426/S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 (CASE Act)
Client expense: $2,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Legislative outreach and monitoring related to music licensing reform. Legislative outreach and monitoring related to artist and songwriter issues. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264). Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative outreach and monitoring related to music licensing reform. Legislative outreach and monitoring related to artist and songwriter issues. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264). Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Legislative outreach and monitoring related to music licensing reform. Legislative outreach and monitoring related to artist and songwriter issues. Monitor and outreach on the implementation of the Music Modernization Act (P.L. 115 - 264). Monitoring and outreach on legislative activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal governments response to the outbreak. H.R. 748, CARES Act (P.L. 116-136). H.R. 925, The Heroes Act. H.R. 2426, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act. H.R. 7481, RESTART Act. H.R. 7806, SOS Act. H.R. 7886, HITS Act. S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019. S. 3814, RESTART Act. S. 4258, SOS Act. P.L. 116-260, FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · 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. 20/S. Con. Res. 5, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding music licensing Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding establishment of a comprehensive music ownership and licensing database. Congressional oversight of Copyright Office implementation of the Music Modernization Act. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding "Felony Streaming" HR 2426/S.1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (Case Act) HR 5219/S.2932, "AM/FM Act"
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Opposed H.Con.Res.20/S.Con.Res.5 the Local Radio Freedom Act Support reform of the consent decrees governing certain performing rights organizations (PROs) Support broadcast performance right Music Modernization Act implementation Reform of the Copyright Office Music Licensing reform Copyright protection and enforcement Support H.R.2426/S.1273 the CASE Act of 2019 Support H.R.5219/S.2932 the Ask Musicians for Music Act of 2019 Support reform of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) S.4632 the Online Content Policy Modernization Act Support H.R.133 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Support the Protecting Lawful Streaming Act
Client expense: $138,024 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 H.R. 2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 H.R.3666 - STRONGER Patents Act of 2019 S. 1273 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 S. 2082 - Support Technology and Research for Our Nation's Growth and Economic Resilience Patents Act of 2019 S. 4370 Stop Theft of Intellectual Property Act S. 4632 - Online Content Policy Modernization Act -- regarding the effect on higher education institutions and their faculty, staff, and students.
Client expense: $59,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.1273 and H.R. 2426 CASE Act of 2019, specifically provision about impact on traditional court cases. S. 2439/ H.R. 4164 Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2019. General lobbying with regard to patent infringement liability.
Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Legislation: S.103-Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, equitable access to housing. S.411-End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 (ERRPA)-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, racial profiling. S.860-Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. S.593-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty. S.3158- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, education, desegregation. S.2754-Handle with Care Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, juvenile justice. S.788-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, womens rights, racial justice. S.758-Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion coverage. S.488-Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice. S.2007-Ensuring Equal Access to Shelter Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.1791-Every Child Deserves a Family Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.1083-Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, reparations. S.1645-Womens Health Protection Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. S.2227-MORE Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Marijuana legalization, drug reform. S.227-Savannas Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice. S.1168-Equal Campus Access Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, religious liberty. S.1834-Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. S.1068-Democracy Restoration Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. S.958-SAVE VOTERS Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. S.3685-Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, womens rights. S.3725-VoteSafe Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. S.3206-Accessible Voting Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. S.4649-A bill to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a persons reproductive biology and genetics at birth-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.3165-SESTA/FOSTA Examination of Secondary Effects for Sex Workers Study Act-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice reform, free speech, LGBTQ rights. S.2261-Secure Elections Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. S.4360- Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act-Issues lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. S.4571-2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act-Issues Lobbied: Census. S.4048-Fair and Accurate Census Act-Issues Lobbied: Census. S.4317-Safe to Work Act-Issues Lobbied: Business immunity. S.4711-Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Judicial security, transparency, free speech, privacy. S.3912-Justice in Policing Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Bail practices, collateral consequences, police reform. S.3955-Justice for Breonna Taylor Act-Issues Lobbied: Accountability, use of force. S.4748-Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Emergency protocols in prisons. S.4034-COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Home detention. S.217-Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act-Issues Lobbied: Criminal defense reform. S.4808-A bill to protect the independence of journalists by preventing undue political influence at the United States Agency for Global Media-Issues Lobbied: Free press. S.274-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, religious liberty. S.4517-A bill to provide States additional time relating to the appointment of electors and for the meeting of electors for the 2020 election for President and Vice President-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. S.4263-John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. S.4924-Keeping All Students Safe Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability rights. S.271-Families Belong Together Act-Issues Lobbied: Family separation. H.R.482-Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, equitable access to housing. H.R.1498-End Racial Profiling Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, racial profiling. H.R.1809-Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. H.R.2133-Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief (CLEARR) Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Equitable access to housing, racial justice. H.R.1450-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty. H.R.3354-Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, census, desegregation. H.R.4508-The Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, higher education. H.R.5199-Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, education. H.R.5242- School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2018- Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, school-to-prison pipeline. H.R.6011-A bill to amend Title 18, United States Code, to authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age, and for other purposes-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, juvenile justice. H.R.7209-School Resource Officer Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, school-to-prison pipeline. H.R.1076-Fair Chance Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, reentry, ban the box, equitable access to housing. H.R.5-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, womens rights, racial justice. H.R.1692- Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion coverage. H.R.494-Tiffany Joslyn Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice. H.R.3157-Student Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. H.R.897-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, religious liberty. H.R.3018-Ensuring Equal Access to Shelter Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.3114-Every Child Deserves a Family Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.2275-Disctrict of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.3055-Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. H.R.40-Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, reparations. H.R.2300-Eliminating Debtors Prison for Kids Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice. H.R.2694-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights, pregnancy discrimination. H.R.2975-Womens Health Protection Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. H.R.3884-Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Marijuana legalization, drug reform. H.R.4179-No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice. H.R.5331-Fairness for All Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.5448-SAFE SEX Workers Study Act-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice reform, free speech, LGBTQ rights. H.R.748-CARES Act-Issues Lobbied: COVID-19 relief. H.R.5603-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.1275-Voter Empowerment Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. H.R.645-Automatic Voter Registration Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. H.R.2660-Election Security Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. H.R.1122-Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, equitable access to housing. H.R.1-For the People Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Free speech, racial justice, voting rights, campaign finance. H.R.1217-Ensuring American Voters Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. H.R.6800-The Heroes Act-Issues Lobbied: First Responders assistance. H.R.6820-Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, womens rights. H.R.7068-VoteSafe Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. H.R.7120-George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Policing reform, police accountability. H.R.3201-Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting. H.R.6395-William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021-Issues Lobbied: Military powers, privacy, 1033 program, national security. H.R.7755-Accessible Voting Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights, disability rights. H.R.7848-Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act-Issues lobbied: Racial justice, voting rights. H.R.8591-Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Judicial security, transparency, free speech, privacy. H.R.8235-Open Courts Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Judicial records access. H.R.162-To amend the CARES Act to provide for repayment terms for mortgages in forbearance, and for other purposes-Issues Lobbied: COVID-19 relief. H.R.1655-HELP Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Disability reform. H.R.131-To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for the humane treatment of youths who are in police custody, and for other purposes-Issues Lobbied: Disability reform. H.R.4022-Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Death penalty repeal. H.R.6694-COPS Counseling Act-Issues Lobbied: Peer counseling for law enforcement. H.R.8647-Community First Pretrial Reform and Jail Decarceration Act-Issues Lobbied: Bail reform. H.R.8609-Protect Peaceful Protests Act-Issues Lobbied: Right to protest. H.R.2426-CASE Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Intellectual property. H.R.8452-Protect Brave Whistleblowers Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Whistleblower protections. H.R.7856-Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R.133-Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021-Issues Lobbied: Broadband access, privacy, intellectual property, racial justice, womens rights, COVID-19 relief, COVID-19 impact on immigrant communities, funding priorities for DHS. H.R.51-Washington, D.C. Admission Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights, civil rights. H.R.8881-Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020-Issues Lobbied: Economic justice. H.R.5383-New Way Forward Act-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice, immigration, immigrant justice. H.R.4-Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. H.R.5592-PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. H.R.2148-BE HEARD in the Workplace Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. H.R.4918-Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Domestic terrorism. H.R.883-Families Belong Together Act-Issues Lobbied: Family separation. Legislation with No Bill Number: Senate bill version-13th Amendment Resolution-Issues Lobbied: Removal of exception clause. Administrative legislative proposal-Making Affordable Housing Work Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, fair housing, rent increases. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion restrictions. Protecting Our Students in Schools Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, school-to-prison pipeline. Additional legislation not yet introduced - A bill to limit government purchase of data, reform to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, Guantanamo Bay detention policies, national security, authorization for use of military force, counterterrorism policy and practices, torture, detention, drones, war authority, gene patents, Freedom of Information Act reform, COVID-19 relief package, Insurrection Act reform, military powers, voting priorities related to COVID-19, disability rights, school equity, equitable access to broadband, patent eligibility reform, domestic terrorism, deepfake regulations, free speech, facial recognition restrictions, privacy, surveillance, foreign surveillance reform, voting rights, Electoral College, immigration, Muslim ban, immigration detention, COVID-19 vaccinations for immigrant detainees, COVID-19 relief for immigrants, youth voting, womens rights, reproductive rights for military members, abortion, reproductive rights, regulation of mifepristone, civil liberties, civil rights. Agencies: Agency-Education-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, equal education, CRDC data collection, school-to-prison pipeline, Every Student Succeeds Act, student loans, civil rights investigations, Affirmative Action. Agency-HHS-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, womens rights, birth control, religious refusals, abortion, Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs or Activities, Delegation of Authority. Agency-Homeland Security-Issues Lobbied: Funding priorities, immigration detention; Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Immigration, civil immigration enforcement and detention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Agency-HUD-Issues Lobbied: Fair housing, the disparate impact rule, AFFH rule, regulatory reform, discriminatory lending, disaster relief, rent increases. Agency-Justice-Issues Lobbied: Racial profiling, juvenile justice, school-to-prison pipeline. Agency-EOP-Issues Lobbied: Civil rights enforcement, Presidential Pardon for Edward Snowden. Agency-OMB-Issues Lobbied: Preschool suspensions, school-to-prison pipeline, data collection. Agency-Commerce-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice; Census Bureau - 2020 Census, discrimination. Agency-State-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice. Agency-Labor-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, EO Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, reproductive rights, religious refusals, birth control coverage. Agency-Treasury-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, religious refusals, birth control coverage; Office of Comptroller of Currency-Racial justice, predatory lending. Agency-EEOC-Issues Lobbied: Conciliation comment, womens rights.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property issues related to the copyright of published materials and government regulation of those publications. Promoting continued importance of peer reviewed journal articles including efforts with Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bills including HR 7667. Work on the CASE act of 2019 (HR 2426) including copyright small claims provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Omni).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Legislation regarding the digital transmission of copyright protected work, including HR 2426 the CASE Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1046, Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019 H.R. 2426/S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2019 H.R. 6058, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act of 2020 H.R. 6196, Trademark Modernization (TM) Act of 2020 S. 1416, Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2019 Request for comments and notice of a public hearing regarding the 2020 Special 301 review (84 Fed. Reg. 70,613-70,615, December 23, 2019) Various issues relating to implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; USPTO IP Attache Program, fee change, and strategic plan; appropriations related to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403); funding issues related to the USPTO; IP issues related to Australia, Canada, China, India, Brazil, Europe, and Mexico; IP issues related to internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to trade secret theft; expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; the implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the Special 301 Report); the World Intellectual Property Organization; the World Trade Organization; the World Health Organization; the International Telecommunications Union; IP issues related to the U.S.-Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA); IP issues related to prescription drug pricing and labeling; Federal Trade Commission competition and consumer protection; modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office; increasing federal criminal penalties for certain types of copyright infringement via illicit streaming of copyrighted works; registration modernization; intellectual property and copyright during the coronavirus pandemic; U.S. involvement and engagement in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); Indias non-personal data governance framework
Client expense: $20,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2426, S. 1273, Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019, All provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Standard-essential patent proposed resolution and standard-essential patent related legislation. Proposed copyright legislation related to steaming platforms/devices for video and audio content; Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2426 / S. 1273).
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Changes to section 101 of patent law, related to determining what is patentable (no bill yet) S. 102/H.R.465 Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2019 (sections related to compulsory licensing) S.2082/H.R.3666 - STRONGER Patents Act (all) S.1273/H.R. 2426 Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (all) Discussion with NIST re: potential Bayh-Dole regulations
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Copyright Office leadership and modernization; CASE Act, S. 1273 and H.R. 2426; streaming loophole; DMCA
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Copyright Office leadership and modernization; DMCA; CASE Act, S. 1273 and H.R. 2426; streaming loophole
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to Section 101 patent eligibility, Stronger Patents Act (H.R. 3666 & S. 2082), Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 (H.R. 2426)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE