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Lobbying Spend
$910K
Filings
54
Firms Hired
3
Active Period
2009–2015
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
Prevent Insider Trading by Elected Officials Act
2012 · first_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) for acceptable draft of stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent troll sued for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of mandatory E911 service. Lobbied to ask PTO to review and find acceptable our draft amendment language for inclusion in HR3639, the Spectrum Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR3639
Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied House of Representatives on behalf of introduction of stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent troll sued for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of mandatory E911 service. Lobbied to have our amendment included in HR2629, E911 Advancement Act of 2011, and for inclusion in HR3639, Spectrum Act.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR2629
Prevent Insider Trading by Elected Officials Act
2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied House of Representatives on behalf of introduction of stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent troll sued for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of mandatory E911 service. Lobbied to have our amendment included in HR2629, E911 Advancement Act of 2011, and for inclusion in HR3639, Spectrum Act.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR3639
Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011
2011 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied FCC regarding the revival of its 1961 Patent / Licensing Policy that states that companies following standards set or facilitated by the FCC should use RAND or similar methods to promote their patent rights. Also, the FCC should reconcile its Patent Policy with HR1498 so that litigants using 911 / FCC standards as an infringement argument go to the Court of Claims for relief and not District Courts.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR1498
Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
2011 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied House, Senate, and FCC on behalf of introduction of stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent troll sued for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of mandatory E911 service. Lobbied to have our amendment included in HR2629, E911 Advancement Act of 2011, and for inclusion in S911, Spectrum Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR2629
Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011
2011 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied FCC regarding the revival of its 1961 Patent / Licensing Policy that states that companies following standards set or facilitated by the FCC should use RAND or similar methods to promote their patent rights. Also, the FCC should reconcile its Patent Policy with HR1498 so that litigants using 911 / FCC standards as an infringement argument go to the Court of Claims for relief and not District Courts.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR1498
Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
2011 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Lobbied House, Senate, and FCC on behalf of introduction of stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent troll sued for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of mandatory E911 service. Lobbied to have our amendment included in HR2629, E911 Advancement Act of 2011, and for inclusion in S911, Spectrum Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR2629
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Request an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services. Request to FCC that it create an Intellectual Property Rights policy that acknowledged the responsibilty of the Federal Government for licensing patents used as a result of mandated performance standards.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR1260
Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Monitor progress of bill and suggestions for changes to legislation. CC Docket No. 99-200, Waiver of Part 52 of Federal Communications Commission rules - requesting waiver of rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources. HR3994 (companion S1938) Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009. Suggest focus for legislation.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR3994
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Request an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services. Request to FCC that it create an Intellectual Property Rights policy that acknowledged the responsibilty of the Federal Government for licensing patents used as a result of mandated performance standards.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 5322
Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Monitor progress of bill and suggestions for changes to legislation. CC Docket No. 99-200, Waiver of Part 52 of Federal Communications Commission rules - requesting waiver of rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources. HR3994 (companion S1938) Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009. Suggest focus for legislation.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S1938
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Request an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services. Request to FCC that it create an Intellectual Property Rights policy that acknowledged the responsibilty of the Federal Government for licensing patents used as a result of mandated performance standards.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 3115
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Request an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services. Request to FCC that it create an Intellectual Property Rights policy that acknowledged the responsibilty of the Federal Government for licensing patents used as a result of mandated performance standards.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S515
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
HR 5322, Patent and Trademark 5 Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010. Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR1260
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
HR 5322, Patent and Trademark 5 Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010. Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 5322
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
HR 5322, Patent and Trademark 5 Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010. Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 3115
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
HR 5322, Patent and Trademark 5 Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010. Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S515
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR1260
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 5322
Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
S 251 Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 and Companion Bill HR 560. Suggestions to modifications to the legislation. S 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Monitor progress of bill and suggestions for changes to legislation. CC Docket No. 99-200, Waiver of Part 52 of Federal Communications Commission rules - requesting waiver of rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 560
Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
S 251 Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 and Companion Bill HR 560. Suggestions to modifications to the legislation. S 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Monitor progress of bill and suggestions for changes to legislation. CC Docket No. 99-200, Waiver of Part 52 of Federal Communications Commission rules - requesting waiver of rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 251
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 3115
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - S 3115, 911 Preservation Act, and HR 5322, Patent Reform Act. Requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S515
Cybersecurity Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
S 251 Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 and Companion Bill HR 560. Suggestions to modifications to the legislation. S 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Monitor progress of bill and suggestions for changes to legislation. CC Docket No. 99-200, Waiver of Part 52 of Federal Communications Commission rules - requesting waiver of rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 773
Patent Reform Act of 2009
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC
Patent Reform Acts - HR1260 and S515 - requests to legislators to include an amendment clarifying that 28 USC 1498 applied to allegations of patent infringement regarding Wireless Carriers' use of federally-mandated E911 services.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR1260
Source: Senate LDA