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2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014: HR 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; patent litigation reform; AIA implementation; HR 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to patent litigation reform, including H.R. 845, S. 1013, S. 866, H.R. 2766, H.R. 3309, S. 1720 Issues related to trade secrets, including S. 1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill)* H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 1663, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* S. 780, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2024, the End Anonymous Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2236, the Promoting Startup Innovation Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act (entire bill)* S. 214, Prohibiting the delay of generic drugs into the market (entire bill)* S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 (IP-related provisions)* S. 866, To Make Improvements to Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (entire bill)* S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (entire bill).* S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 (entire bill)* S. 1478 PACES Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2766, Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 2466, Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act (entire bill)* S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (entire bill) S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3219, Free Market Royalty Act (entire bill)* H.R. 3713, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 1770, Future of American Innovation and Research (FAIR) (entire bill)* S. 1816, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 2146, Patent Fee Integrity Act (entire bill)* S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4079 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* S. 2321 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4103, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* S. 2045, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2267, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (entire bill) H.R. ____, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) H.R. 5036, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) S. 2454, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) H.R. 3540, the Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act (entire bill) H.R. 5108, Regarding the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program (entire bill) H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 (entire bill) H.R. 5586 You Own Devices Act (YODA)* H.R. 4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 4487, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2015 H.J. Res 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 H.R. 83, FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (IP-related provisions only) Issues related to USPTO Director and IPEC Nominations Issues related to USPTO PTAB Proceedings
2014 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade as they relate to the semi-conductor industry; S.1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers ) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A Bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation H.R. 5233 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Customs Policy related to the importation of counterfeit semiconductors; National Defense Authorization Act 2013; Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Protection Act (HR 22); Customs Reauthorization Legislation; Abusive Patent Litigation Reform (HR 3309 S. 1013; S. 1720); Software patents and the covered business method patent program (S. 866; HR 2766); protection of trade secrets and reform to the Economical Espionage Act (S. 1770, S. 2267; H.R.5233).
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). (see addendum page for additional issues)S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. McCaskill, D-MO; introduced 2/26/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. (Sen. Coons, D- DE; introduced 4/29/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). H.R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 introduced 7/29/2014 by Rep. Holding, R-N.C.
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. - Bill to provide that certain bad faith communications in connection with the assertion of a United States patent are unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and for other purposes (Discussion draft, Committee on Energy & Commerce) S. 2267 - Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2013 - A bill to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. S. 1770 - Future of American Innovation and Research Act - A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances.
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill)* H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 1663, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* S. 780, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)*H.R. 2024, the End Anonymous Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2236, the Promoting Startup Innovation Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act (entire bill)* S. 214, Prohibiting the delay of generic drugs into the market (entire bill)* S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 (IP-related provisions)* S. 866, To Make Improvements to Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (entire bill)* S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (entire bill).* S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 (entire bill)* S. 1478 PACES Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2766, Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 2466, Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act (entire bill)* S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (entire bill) S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3219, Free Markey Royalty Act (entire bill)* H.R. 3713, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 1770, Future of American Innovation and Research (FAIR) (entire bill)* S. 1816, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill)* S. 2146, Patent Fee Integrity Act (entire bill)* S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4079 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* S. 2321 Songwriter Equity Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4103, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* S. 2045, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill)* H.R. 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill)* S. 2267, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (entire bill) H.R. ____, Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act (entire bill) H.R. 1123, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill) S. 517, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill) H.R. 5036, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) S. 2454, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act (entire bill) H.R. 3540, the Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (entire bill) H.R. 4772, RESPECT Act (entire bill) H.R. 5108, Regarding the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program (entire bill) H.R. 5233, Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 (entire bill) H.R. 5586 You Own Devices Act (YODA) H.R. 4660, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 S. 2437, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 4487, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2015 H.J. Res 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014: HR 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; patent litigation reform; AIA implementation; HR 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade as they relate to the semi-conductor industry; S.1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to patent litigation reform, including H.R. 845, S. 1013, S. 866, H.R. 2766, H.R. 3309, S. 1720 Issues related to trade secrets, including S. 1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers ) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A Bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation H.R. 5233 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). (see addendum page for additional issues)S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. (Sen. Coons, D- DE; introduced 4/29/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). H.R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 introduced 7/29/2014 by Rep. Holding, R-N.C.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Customs Policy related to the importation of counterfeit semiconductors; National Defense Authorization Act 2013; Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Protection Act (HR 22); Customs Reauthorization Legislation; Abusive Patent Litigation Reform (HR 3309; S. 1013; S. 1720); Software patents and the covered business method patent program (S. 866; HR 2766); protection of trade secrets and reform to the Economic Espionage Act (S. 1770; S. 2267; H.R. 5233).
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; patent litigation reform; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; H.R. 845, the Saving High Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act; H.R. 2639, the Patent Litigation Reform Act of 2013, S. 866, the Patent Quality Improvement Act; H.R. 2766, the Stopping Offensive Use of Patents (STOP) Act of 2013; H.R. 2024, End Anonymous Patents Act; H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; AIA implementation; copyright issues; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014; HR 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
International Trade Commission patent issues; HR 3309, the Innovation Act; S. 1013, the Patent Abuse Reduction Act; S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013; patent litigation reform; AIA implementation; HR 4763, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act; Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act; S. 1770, FAIR Act; S. 2267, Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade as they relate to the semi-conductor industry; S.1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill) H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill)* H.R. 1663, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)* S. 780, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)*H.R. 2024, the End Anonymous Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2236, the Promoting Startup Innovation Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act (entire bill)* S. 214, Prohibiting the delay of generic drugs into the market (entire bill)* S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 (IP-related provisions)* S. 866, To Make Improvements to Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (entire bill) S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (entire bill). S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 (entire bill)* S. 1478 PACES Act (entire bill) H.R. 2766, Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (entire bill)* H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (entire bill)* H.R. 2466, Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act (entire bill)* S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (entire bill) S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3713, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill) S. 1770, Future of American Innovation and Research (FAIR) (entire bill)* S. 1816, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill) S. 2146, Patent Fee Integrity Act (entire bill) S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (entire bill) H.R. 4103, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill) S. 2045, American Royalties Too Act (entire bill) H.R. 4287, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill) S. 2150, Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act (entire bill) S. 2267, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (entire bill) H.R. 1123, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill) S. 517, Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (entire bill)
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to patent litigation reform, including H.R. 845, S. 1013, S. 866, H.R. 2766, H.R. 3309, S. 1720 Issues related to trade secrets, including S. 1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 845 - Saving High Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 3349 - (Conyers) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system. S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation S. 1770 - A bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Customs Policy related to the importation of counterfeit semiconductors; National Defense Authorization Act 2013; Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Protection Act (HR 22); Customs Reauthoriation Legislation; Abusive Patent Litigation Reform (HR 3309 S. 1013; S. 1720); Software patents and the covered business method patent program (S. 866; HR 2766); protection of trade secrets and reform to the Economical Espionage Act (S. 1770, S. 2267).
Client expense: $213,423 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). (see next page for add'l issues)S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. McCaskill, D-MO; introduced 2/26/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). S. 2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act A bill to establish a United States Patent and Trademark Office Innovation Promotion Fund, and for other purposes. (Sen. Feinstein, D-CA; introduced 3/13/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. (Sen. Coons, D- DE; introduced 4/29/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). Discussion Draft published by Senator Whitehouse -- not introduced -- to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to Increase Trade Secret Protections
2014 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade as they relate to the semi-conductor industry; S.1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2014 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to patent litigation reform, including H.R. 845, S. 1013, S. 866, H.R. 2766, H.R. 3309, S. 1720 Issues related to trade secrets, including S. 1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). (see next page for add'l issues)S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. McCaskill, D-MO; introduced 2/26/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). S. 2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act A bill to establish a United States Patent and Trademark Office Innovation Promotion Fund, and for other purposes. (Sen. Feinstein, D-CA; introduced 3/13/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). Discussion Draft published by Senator Whitehouse -- not introduced -- to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to Increase Trade Secret Protections Discussion Draft published by Senators Coons and Hatch -- not introduced -- to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to create a federal cause right of action for trade secret misappropriation
2013 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Section 337 Reform for ITC in House; Trade Secrets- S.1770-The FAIR Act ;EU Free trade Agreement in House; Lobbied House to support free trade legislation. Specifically, Trade Promotion Authority, the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. During Q4 there were no specific bills yet introduced on these issues.
Client expense: $1,446,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to trade as they relate to the semi-conductor industry; S.1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2013 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
"H.R. 22, Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act (entire bill) "H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act (entire bill) "H.R. 1663, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill) "S. 780, Promoting Automotive Repair. Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act (entire bill)H.R. 2024, the End Anonymous Patents Act (entire bill) H.R. 2236, the Promoting Startup Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 2582, the PATENT Jobs Act (entire bill) S. 214, Prohibiting the delay of generic drugs into the market (entire bill) S. 662, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013 (IP-related provisions) S. 866, To Make Improvements to Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents (entire bill) S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (entire bill). S. 712, Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 (entire bill) S. 1478 PACES Act (entire bill) H.R. 2766, Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (entire bill) H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 2466, Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act (entire bill) H.R. 3349, Innovation Protection Act (entire bill) S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act S. 1612, Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (entire bill) H.R. 3713, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill) S. 1770, Future of American Innovation and Research (FAIR) (entire bill) S. 1816, to provide for the registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the United States, or any State or local government (entire bill) Issues related to possible trade secret legislation
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)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $40,000 · 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)