Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 26, 2023
Latest Action
October 3, 2023
Primary Sponsor
Christopher A. CoonsDemocratic(DE)
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vs 5,649 other S bills in the 118th — cohort avg 33d
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Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-576.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Issues related to the sale of counterfeit products on third party platforms. Issues relating to third party liability. The SHOP SAFE Act (S. 2934 - 118th Congress).
Client expense: $1,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to trademark protection. S.2934/H.R.8684 - SHOP SAFE Act. H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. S.4875/H.R.9551 - NO FAKES Act of 2024. Monitor No AI FRAUD [Legislation not yet introduced]. Monitor issues related to Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA) [Legislation not yet introduced]. Monitor Customs Modernization [Legislation not yet introduced]. Monitor No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act [Legislation not yet introduced]. Counterfeit Imports.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · first_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to trademark protection. S.2934/H.R.8684 - SHOP SAFE Act. H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. S.4875/H.R.9551 - NO FAKES Act of 2024. H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act. Issues related to Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA) [Legislation not yet introduced]. Monitor S.3431 - Customs Modernization Act of 2023. Monitor H.R.1505 - No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023. Counterfeit Imports.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · second_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2934, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce [SHOP SAFE] Act draft Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act, all provisions
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related policy issues. Software patents and related policy issues. S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. S. 2934,SHOP SAFE Act. S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2934, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2024 (SHOP SAFE), a bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms; all provisions related to dietary supplements. H.R. 8684, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2024 (SHOP SAFE), a bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms; all provisions related to dietary supplements.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
○Issues related to the sale of counterfeit products on third party platforms; ○Issues relating to third party liability ○ S. 2934/H.R. 8684 - SHOP SAFE
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 906, REPAIR Act, H.R. 1707 SMART Act; S. 2934/HR 8684 SHOP SAFE Act, S. 2220 PREVAIL Act and autonomous vehicle technology, issues generally.
Client expense: $3,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S. 2410, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act S. 2220 & HR 4370, PREVAIL Act S. 2934, SHOP SAFE Act/HR. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act H.R. 9221 and S 4840: RESTORE Act Patents in general
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to the regulation of online marketplaces and consumer protection; s. 2934, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2023 (SHOP SAFE Act of 2023); Issues related to the regulation of online consumer privacy; Issues related to country of origin labeling; S. 1421, Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act (COOL Online Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related policy issues. Software patents and related policy issues. S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. S. 2934,SHOP SAFE Act. S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023.
Client expense: $2,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 621/ S. 154: Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act HR 906: REPAIR Act HR 1707: SMART Act HR 3413/ S 1669: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act HR 8449: To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes S 2220 PREVAIL Act S 2934: SHOP Safe Act of 2023 American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Artificial Intelligence Issues Auto Supply Chain Investment Fund Budget Reconciliation Package Critical Minerals Legislation Cybersecurity Draft Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Draft Consumer Awareness Legislation Draft Right to Repair Legislation Draft Privacy Legislation Draft SEP Legislation Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) and China GHG/CAFE National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (IIJA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB (PAEB) rulemaking National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards Pub. L. 117-167: CHIPS and Science Act Implementation Pub. L. 117-169: Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Telematics
Client expense: $1,081,562 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Public Law 117-78, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; issues related to implementation and trade policy H.R.4276, American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act; H.R. 8398, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act; H.R.7986 - GSP Reform Act; H.R.6555, CNL Update Act; issues related to renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) S. 2934, SHOP SAFE Act of 2023; H.R. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act of 2024; issues related to counterfeit protection from online purchasing of counterfeit products Public Law 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; issues related to online third-party seller disclosure The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act; issues related to de minimis shipping and imports H.R.8166, BOOTS Act; issues related to domestic production Issues related to regulation of slip resistance footwear
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright and trademark infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Raised concerns for how S. 2934: SHOP SAFE Act of 2023 would negatively impact small creators.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General advocacy in support of pro-IP/innovation policies ITC - IP-related issues S. 2934, H.R. 8684 - SHOP Safe Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General advocacy in support of pro-IP/innovation policies S. 2220, H.R. 4370 - Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act S. 2140 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) Opposition to misuse of March-in provisions under the Bayh-Dole Act Opposition to FTC proposal to limit non-compete agreements ITC - IP-related issues S. 2934, H.R. 8684 - SHOP Safe Act Injunctive relief for patent rights holders S. 4840, H.R. 9221 - The RESTORE Patent Rights ACT of 2024 S.4713 - The IDEA Act S.2780 - The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act Proposed Changes to Standard Essential Patent (SEPs) Policies H.R. 9474 Patent Restoration Act (PERA) of 2024
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 8684, S. 2934 - the SHOP SAFE Act: Provisions related to liability for secondhand sales of consumer goods.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Patents in general S. 2934 SHOP SAFE Act/H.R. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor issues related to H.R.8684 / S.2934, the SHOP SAFE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Issues related to e-commerce, including product liability and privacy for third party marketplaces. Issues related to small businesses utilizing e-commerce. S.2934 - SHOP SAFE Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
S.2934 - SHOP SAFE Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
FDA sunscreen regulation; H.R. 2964/S. 1350, Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act (WIPPES Act); H.R. 3620, Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2023; H.R. 3619, Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2023; H.R. 3621, Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2023; H.R. 3622, Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2023; S. 2934/H.R. 8684, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act of 2023; H.R. 6519, No PFAS in Cosmetics Act; Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act (MoCRA) implementation; H.Res. 365, Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection; legislation related to microplastics in personal care products; H.R. 8360, To amend the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to deem any sunscreen or cosmetic containing parabens to be adulterated; S.Res 736, A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month"; Microplastics in personal care products legislation
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's development/implementation of the 21st Century Customs Framework. Support for implementation by CBP of legal authority provided under Secs. 116, 302, and 303 of The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. Support for exploring the application of "know your customer" and "seller transparency" rules in connection with the operation of e-commerce platforms as a means to reducing the trafficking of counterfeit goods online; support for S. 2934 / H.R. 8684(SHOP SAFE Act). Support for the inclusion of provisions to clarify and expand the authority of US Customs and Border Protection to share intelligence with private sector stakeholders to facilitate public-private cooperation in the context of intellectual property enforcement. Support for USTR's identification of countries that fail to adequately protect intellectual property rights pursuant to its annual Special 301 review.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's development/implementation of the 21st Century Customs Framework. Support for implementation by CBP of legal authority provided under Secs. 116, 302, and 303 of The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. Support for exploring the application of "know your customer" and "seller transparency" rules in connection with the operation of e-commerce platforms as a means to reducing the trafficking of counterfeit goods online; support for S. 2934 / H.R. 8684(SHOP SAFE Act). Support for the inclusion of provisions to clarify and expand the authority of US Customs and Border Protection to share intelligence with private sector stakeholders to facilitate public-private cooperation in the context of intellectual property enforcement. Support for USTR's identification of countries that fail to adequately protect intellectual property rights pursuant to its annual Special 301 review.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations and appointments, including an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), an Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chair and Commissioners to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and more. o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations and appointments, including an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), an Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chair and Commissioners to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and more. o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230
Client expense: $351,229 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, White House, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o FY 2025 Defense Appropriations related measures H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025 H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) Provisions related to Berry Amendment and textile, apparel, and footwear procurement in FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - (HR 8070) and The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) (S. 4638) and Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 HR 5009 Provisions related to Federal Prison Industries in Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (HR 9026) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Discussions to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes (HR 8166) Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, and Customs) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program and H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band Discussions with Commerce on Mexicos Decree amending the tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry. Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. [H.R. 8398] Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: Proposed e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel Discussions with Congress, CPSC on a proposed slip resistance petition for all footwear Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and Reeses Law. Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information and recalls. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling infrastructure and technology, federal approaches to extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, CBP on Green Trade Strategy, trade incentives for preferred material usage, and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations and appointments, including an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), an Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chair and Commissioners to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and more. o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230
Client expense: $351,229 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Counterfeiting H.R. 8684, S. 2934, SHOP Safe Act March-In Rights
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
AI/ML: Artificial Intelligence, Copyright and Computer Generated Content Deepfakes, Digital Replicas NO FAKES Act Patent Reform Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (PERA) Trademarks, Anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracy SHOP SAFE Act (TMs), S. 2934 Specialized IP Courts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $34,125
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
general issues pertaining to safe online products and transparency of online marketplaces; implentation of the INFORM Act as passed by Congress; SHOP SAFE Act (S 2934)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to the regulation of online marketplaces and consumer protection; s. 2934, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2023 (SHOP SAFE Act of 2023); Issues related to the regulation of online consumer privacy; Issues related to country of origin labeling; S. 1421, Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act (COOL Online Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to trademark protection. S.2934/H.R.8684 - SHOP SAFE Act. Brand restrictions. Online counterfeiting. International enforcement issues. Artificial intelligence issues. H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. S.5160 - A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
All matters pertaining to the SHOP SAFE Act (H.R.8684/S.2934)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Issues related to trademark protection. S.2934/H.R.8684 - SHOP SAFE Act. H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. S.4875/H.R.9551 - NO FAKES Act of 2024. H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act. Issues related to Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act (PADRA) [Legislation not yet introduced]. Monitor S.3431 - Customs Modernization Act of 2023. Monitor H.R.1505 - No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023. Counterfeit Imports.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Work on S.2934, SHOP Safe Act regarding e-commerce platforms and the resale of goods.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2934, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2024 (SHOP SAFE), a bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms; all provisions related to dietary supplements. H.R. 8684, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2024 (SHOP SAFE), a bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms; all provisions related to dietary supplements.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
All matters pertaining to the SHOP SAFE Act (H.R.8684/S.2934)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related policy issues. Software patents and related policy issues. S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. S. 2934,SHOP SAFE Act. S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright and trademark infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Raised concerns for how S. 2934: SHOP SAFE Act of 2023 would negatively impact small creators.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
○Issues related to the sale of counterfeit products on third party platforms; ○Issues relating to third party liability ○ S. 2934/H.R. 8684 - SHOP SAFE
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 906, REPAIR Act, H.R. 1707 SMART Act; S. 2934/HR 8684 SHOP SAFE Act, S. 2220 PREVAIL Act and autonomous vehicle technology, issues generally.
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
H.R. 1707, SMART Act S. 2410, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act S. 2220 & HR 4370, PREVAIL Act S. 2934, SHOP SAFE Act/HR. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act H.R. 9221 and S 4840: RESTORE Act Patents in general
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Software copyright and related policy issues. Software patents and related policy issues. S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. S. 2934,SHOP SAFE Act. S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2024 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
General advocacy in support of pro-IP/innovation policies ITC - IP-related issues S. 2934, H.R. 8684 - SHOP Safe Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General advocacy in support of pro-IP/innovation policies S. 2220, H.R. 4370 - Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act S. 2140 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) Opposition to misuse of March-in provisions under the Bayh-Dole Act Opposition to FTC proposal to limit non-compete agreements ITC - IP-related issues S. 2934, H.R. 8684 - SHOP Safe Act Injunctive relief for patent rights holders S. 4840, H.R. 9221 - The RESTORE Patent Rights ACT of 2024 S.4713 - The IDEA Act S.2780 - The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act Proposed Changes to Standard Essential Patent (SEPs) Policies
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to the regulation of online marketplaces and consumer protection; s. 2934, Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2023 (SHOP SAFE Act of 2023); Issues related to the regulation of online consumer privacy; Issues related to country of origin labeling; S. 1421, Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act (COOL Online Act)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles
Public Law 117-78, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; issues related to implementation and trade policy H.R.4276, American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act; H.R. 8398, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act; H.R.7986 - GSP Reform Act; H.R.6555, CNL Update Act; issues related to renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) S. 2934, SHOP SAFE Act of 2023; H.R. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act of 2024; issues related to counterfeit protection from online purchasing of counterfeit products Public Law 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; issues related to online third-party seller disclosure The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act; issues related to de minimis shipping and imports H.R.8166, BOOTS Act; issues related to domestic production Issues related to regulation of slip resistance footwear
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Monitor issues related to H.R.8684 / S.2934, the SHOP SAFE Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
General advocacy in support of pro-IP/innovation policies S. 2220, H.R. 4370 - Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act S. 2140 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) Opposition to misuse of March-in provisions under the Bayh-Dole Act Opposition to FTC proposal to limit non-compete agreements ITC - IP-related issues S. 2934 - SHOP Safe Act of 2023 H.R. 8684 - Shop Safe Act Injunctive relief for patent rights holders The RESTORE Patent Rights ACT of 2024 (H.R. 9221) the IDEA Act (S.4713), the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act (S.2780) Proposed Changes to Standard Essential Patent (SEPs) Policies
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Automotive Industry
HR 621/ S. 154: Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act HR 906: REPAIR Act HR 1435: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act HR 1707: SMART Act HR 3413/ S 1669: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act HR 4468: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 (CARS Act) HR 7024: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers of 2024 HR 8449: To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes S 2220 PREVAIL Act S 2934: SHOP Safe Act of 2023 American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Artificial Intelligence Issues CAFE Civil Penalties Critical Minerals Legislation Cybersecurity DOT New Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards for Model Year 2027-2031 Draft Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Draft Right to Repair Legislation Draft Privacy Legislation Draft SEP Legislation EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0829 Proposed Rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) and China GHG/CAFE National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (IIJA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB (PAEB) rulemaking National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF) and Electric Vehicles Pub. L. 117-167: CHIPS and Science Act Implementation Pub. L. 117-169: Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Semiconductor Supply Chain Telematics Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) in autonomous vehicles
Client expense: $1,247,345 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office