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Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 Amends federal copyright law regarding the exclusive rights of sound recording copyright owners to remove a provision that prohibits license fees payable for the public performance of sound recordings, by means of a digital audio transmission, from being taken into account in any administrative, judicial, or other governmental proceeding to set or adjust the royalties payable to copyright owners of musical works for the public performance of their works. Requires Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJs), when setting royalty rates under the compulsory license available for the reproduction and distribution of musical works (commonly referred to as a "mechanical license"), to establish rates and terms that most clearly represent the rates and terms that would have been negotiated in the marketplace between a willing buyer and seller. Requires CRJs, in establishing such rates and terms, to base their decision on marketplace, economic, and use information presented by the participants. Allows consideration of comparable uses and circumstances under voluntary license agreements.
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2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act), copyright office modernization, nomination of the Librarian of Congress
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: online infringement, copyright, copyright office modernization, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act. Intellectual property in trade agreements, SPEAK FREE Act and anti-SLAPP legislation including H.R. 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733, Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), The Consumer Review Fairness Act H.R. 5111, Copyright Office Modernization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing
Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing
Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property including online infringement, copyright, copyright modernization, music licensing reform (including S.662 and HR 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act; ITC reform, patent litigation reform (Including the Innovation Act HR 9 and related patent litigation reform in the senate including S 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets;anti- SLAPP legislation including HR 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization/reform of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office) and H.R. 5757, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2016.
Client expense: $55,675 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H.R. 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Local Radio Freedom Act" fractional licensing for public performance licenses of songs (musical compositions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property; including: copyright, music licensing reform (including S 662 and HR 1283, the Songwriter Equity and HR 1733, HR 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act, copyright office and IT modernization, nomination of the Copyright Register
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy H.Con.Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. Issues related to Internet radio. Review of copyright law generally. Music licensing issues Copyright Office Modernization Digital Millenium Copyright Act fair use issues
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment H.Con.Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act), copyright office and IT modernization, nomination of the Copyright Register
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing, royalty payment and general copyright issues, including online infringement, copyright office and music licensing reform (S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act).
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. H.R.9, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.3496, Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.Con.Res.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $4,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to webcasters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast radio royalties HR 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Pre-1972 sound recordings Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight & legislative proposals regarding patents HR 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office HR 1999,"Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act" HR 4241,"Copyright office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: online infringement, copyright, copyright office modernization, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act. Intellectual property in trade agreements, SPEAK FREE Act and anti-SLAPP legislation including H.R. 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to music licensing and royalty payments; Issues related to the Songwriter Equity Act, S. 662/H.R. 1283.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
ASCAP-BMI consent decree; Music copyright issues, generally; Copyright Office modernization; H. Con. Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015; H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015; S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015; S. Con. Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733, Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), The Consumer Review Fairness Act H.R. 5111, Copyright Office Modernization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Duty drawback rules S 662/HR 644 (Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Duty drawback rules S 662/HR 644 (Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight, legislation and regulation affecting local broadcast radio stations, Internet audio services and music licensing; patent litigation reform: copyright reform legislation; privacy regulations and legislation; H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "A Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"; H.R. 1733, "the Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; H.R.1283/S. 662, "the Songwriter Equity Act of 2015"; FY2017 Appropriations bills; Copyright Office reform
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.9,"Innovation Act," all provisions H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015," all provisions H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions S. 1137, Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015, all provisions
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Oppose H.Con.Res.17/ S.Con.Res.4, the Local Radio Freedom Act Support H.R. 1283/S. 662, the Songwriter Equity Act Support H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act Support H.R. 1733, the Fair Play Fair Pay Act Support H.R. 1999, the Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act Support reform of the consent decrees governing certain performing rights organizations (PROs) Support broadcast performance right Reform of the Copyright Office Music licensing reform Copyright protection and enforcement
Client expense: $130,224 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual Property Theft in various countries TPP Performance Right in Sound Recordings Enforcement of copyright and counterfeit laws Issues regarding pre-72 sound recordings HR. 1283 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.662 - Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 S.CON.RES 4 - Local Radio Freedom Act H.CON.RES 17 - Local Radio Freedom Act HR 1733 - Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015 Legislative proposals on Copyright Office reform Issues regarding PRO consent decrees CRB rate setting process HR 4241 - Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act Copyright Office NoI regarding DMCA section 512 and 1201 copyright office IT Modernization Draft legislation on Copyright Small claims court Issues regarding EU policies and proposals Issues regarding section S12 and 1201
Client expense: $1,010,156 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing
Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce White Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing; issues related to Copyright Office Modernization (H.R. 4241)
Client expense: $133,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Discussions in support of HR 1283 and S 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (all sections of full text) Discussions regarding songwriter compensation from public performance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.1283/S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015; Performance Rights Issues, Intellectual Property Issues and Copyright Legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Support for H. Con. Res. 17 and S. Con. Res. 4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Music licensing. Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (S. 662 and H.R. 1283). Issues relating to the Copyright Review Board.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Support for H. Con. Res. 17 and S. Con. Res. 4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Discussion of digital streaming rates. Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (S. 662 and H.R. 1283).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to songwriter royalty payments, the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees, the "mechanical" license, intellectual property enforcement and modernization of the US Copyright Office); 2) H.R. 1283/S. 662, the "Songwriter Equity Act"; 3) H.R. 1733, the "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"; 4) H.R. 4772, the "RESPECT Act of 2014"; and 5) HR 4241, "CODE Act" (modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office).
Client expense: $86,252 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Music licensing, royalty payment and general copyright issues, including online infringement, copyright office and music licensing reform (S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act and H.R. 1733, H.R. 1457, the Allocation for Music Publishers Act).
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Monitor legislative activity related to copyright reform and intellectual property. Monitor legislative activity related to copyright performance and artists royalty payments. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015. H.R. 1457, AMP Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Arts/Entertainment
Anti-Piracy Content regulation/First Amendment H.Con.Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Anti-Piracy Criminal enforcement of copyright theft International IP theft Role of intermediaries in online piracy Websites engaged in counterfeiting and piracy H.Con.Res. 17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. S.Con.Res. 4, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; a non-binding resolution opposing a Performance Right for AM/FM radio. H.R. 1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, To amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. S. 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to ensure fairness in the establishment of certain rates and fees under sections 114 and 115 of such title, and for other purposes. Issues related to Internet radio. Review of copyright law generally. Music licensing issues Copyright Office Modernization Digital Millenium Copyright Act
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R.9,"Innovation Act," all provisions H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions H.R. 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015," all provisions H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions S. 1137, Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015, all provisions
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Duty drawback rules. S. 662. HR 644.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to webcasters/broadcasters, including sections 801, 803, 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Act H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding felony streaming Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast radio royalties HR 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Pre-1972 sound recordings Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding musical compositions/antitrust regulation, including DOJ review of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees Congressional oversight & legislative proposals regarding patents HR 1733, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding modernization of the Copyright Office HR 1999,"Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act" HR 4241,"Copyright office for the Digital Economy (CODE) Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Royalty Board Rate Setting
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues relating to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Issues relating to copyright reform. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to Copyright Office modernization. H.R.9, Innovation Act, all provisions. H.R.1283, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1733, Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act, all provisions. H.R.3496, Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.4241, Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act, all provisions. S.632, Support Technology and Research for Our Nations Growth Patents Act of 2015, all provisions. S.662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015, all provisions. H.Con.Res.17, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S.Con.Res.4, A Concurrent Resolution Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $3,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733, Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), The Consumer Review Fairness Act H.R. 5111, Copyright Office Modernization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to intellectual property: including: online infringement, copyright, copyright office modernization, music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015, the VENUE Act), Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act. Intellectual property in trade agreements, SPEAK FREE Act and anti-SLAPP legislation including H.R. 5111 Consumer Review Fairness Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Royalty Issues Music Licensing Issues H.R. 1283/S. 662, "Songwriter Equity Act" H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con. Res. 4, "Local Radio Freedom Act" fractional licensing for public performance licenses of songs (musical compositions)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to music licensing and royalty payments; issues related to the Songwriter Equity Act, S. 662/H.R. 1283.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Discussions in support of HR 1283 and S 662, Songwriter Equity Act of 2015 (all sections of full text) Discussions regarding songwriter compensation from public performance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE