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Prevent Insider Trading by Elected Officials Act
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
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TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2013 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Congress - stand along patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 for patent infringement lawsuits against a wireless carrier for patents related to NG911 or 911 services.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Source: Senate LDA
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.
Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2011
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Advancement Act of 2011
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Prevent Insider Trading by Elected Officials Act
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Cybersecurity Act of 2010
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Patent Reform Act(s) HR1260 and S515 - request to include amendment requiring application of 28 USC 1498 to patent infringement cases alleging E911 by wireless carriers as violation of patent
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Patent Reform Legislation - HR1260 S515 P-ANI Waiver Petition at Federal Communications Commission
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Patent Reform Legislation - HR1260 S515 P-ANI Waiver Petition at Federal Communications Commission
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Patent Reform Act(s) HR1260 and S515 - request to include amendment requiring application of 28 USC 1498 to patent infringement cases alleging E911 by wireless carriers as violation of patent
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · 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.
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Patent Reform Legislation - HR1260 S515 P-ANI Waiver Petition at Federal Communications Commission
Patent Reform Act of 2009
Client: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. · Firm: TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Patent Reform Legislation - HR1260 S515 P-ANI Waiver Petition at Federal Communications Commission
A) Congress - stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 for patent lawsuits when claiming infringement against a wireless carrier for a patent related to 911 or NG911 services: B) FCC - a patent enforcement "guidance statement" that would support a court's use of 28 USC 1498 when a regulated entity was sued for patent infringement of 911 or NG911 services. In the alternative, the FCC should enforce its existing FRAND patent licensing policy for all 911 or NG911 per the 2008 NET 911 Act.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
a) Congress - promotion of stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 for lawsuits by patent trolls when claiming a patent related to 911 or NG911 services b) FCC - introduction of a patent enforcement guidance statement that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a regulated entity was sued for a patent that claimed to cover 911 or NG911 services. In the alternative, the FCC should enforce its existing FRAND patent licensing policy for all 911 / NG911 related actions involving carriers.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
1) Visited Congress to promote stand-alone patent legislation that would envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent "troll" sued stating that a patent was violated by the provision of FCC mandatory E911 service. 2) Lobbied the FCC regarding the introduction of a patent enforcement policy that envokes 28 USC 1498 when a patent "troll" sued an FCC regulated entity for infringement stating that a patent was violated by provision of mandatory E911, and/or an expansion of the FCC's current FRAND policy.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbied for changes to FCC rules regarding the issuance of pseudo-ANI so that public safety entities, such as TCS, who need pANI for the provision of service on behalf of their carrier clients, do not need to have full state CLEC or other certification before they can acquire pANI.
1) Visited Congress to promote 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. 2) Lobbied the FCC with ex parte visits and docketed pleadings regarding the introduction of a patent enforcement policy that envokes 28 USC 1498 when a patent enforcement entity sued an FCC regulated entity for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of FCC mandatory E911 service. In the alternative, requested that the FCC envoke RAND (Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) patent licensing in the same situation.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied Congress 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 FCC for changes to its Patent Policy to 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 for changes to the administrative rules regarding the issuance of pseudo-ANI so that public safety entities, such as TCS, who need pANI for the provision of service on behalf of their carrier clients, do not need to have full state CLEC or other certification before they can acquire pANI.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied Congress 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 FCC for changes to its Patent Policy to 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 for changes to the administrative rules regarding the issuance of pseudo-ANI so that public safety entities, such as TCS, who need pANI for the provision of service on behalf of their carrier clients, do not need to have full state CLEC or other certification before they can acquire pANI.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied for changes to the administrative rules regarding the issuance of pseudo-ANI so that public safety entities, such as TCS, who need pANI for the provision of service on behalf of their carrier clients, do not need to have full state CLEC or other certification before they can acquire pANI.
Lobbied Congress 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 FCC for changes to its Patent Policy to envoke 28 USC 1498 when a patent troll sued for infringement stating that a patent was violated by the provision of mandatory E911 service.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
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.
Filed pleadings and lobbied the 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 to promote their patent rights. Also, the FCC should reconcile its Patent Policy with USC so that litigants using 911 / FCC standards as an infringement argument go to the Court of Claims for relief, and not District Courts, consistent with 28 USC 1498.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
Filed pleadings and lobbied the 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 to promote their patent rights. Also, the FCC should reconcile its Patent Policy with USC so that litigants using 911 / FCC standards as an infringement argument go to the Court of Claims for relief and not District Courts.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · third_quarter · 3A
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.
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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · second_quarter · 2A
Lobbied FCC regarding the potential introduction of SMS to 911 emergency services, and rulings that would be favorable regarding its introduction. Noted the connection between SMS and patent issue, in that SMS could not be introduced without relief from the FCC regarding patent issues affecting SMS / telecom carriers.
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 Patent Reform Acts in House and Senate: S23 and HR1249, and for inclusion in S911.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · first_quarter · 1A
Patent Reform Acts in House and Senate: S23 and HR1249. Specific 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.
NextGeneration 911- PS Docket 10-255; and Wireless Location Accuracy - PS Docket No. 07-114 and WC Docket 95-196. Suggested that failure to solve patent issues would prevent introduction of next generation of 911 public safety services. Lobbied for waiver of FCC rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
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 Patent Reform Acts in House and Senate: S23 and HR1249, and for inclusion in S911.
Lobbied FCC regarding the potential introduction of SMS to 911 emergency services, and rulings that would be favorable regarding its introduction. Noted the connection between SMS and patent issue, in that SMS could not be introduced without relief from the FCC regarding patent issues affecting SMS / telecom carriers.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
NextGeneration 911- PS Docket 10-255; and Wireless Location Accuracy - PS Docket No. 07-114 and WC Docket 95-196. Suggested that failure to solve patent issues would prevent introduction of next generation of 911 public safety services. Lobbied for waiver of FCC rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition to granting rights to acquire and administer P-ANI numbering resources.
Patent Reform Acts in House and Senate: S23 and HR1249. Specific 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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
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.
Suggested modifications to inquiry regarding E911 Wireless Location Accuracy, FCC Docket No. 07-114. 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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
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.
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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
CC Docekt 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.
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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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.
CC Docekt 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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2009 · third_quarter · 3A
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.
CC Docekt 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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
CC Docekt 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.
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.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Patent Reform Act(s) HR1260 and S515 - request to include amendment requiring application of 28 USC 1498 to patent infringement cases alleging E911 by wireless carriers as violation of patent
CC Docket No. 99-200 Waiver of Part 52 of FCC Rules - requesting waiver of rule requiring CLEC certification as precondition of granting of rights to acquire and adminster P-ANI Resources
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. via TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
2009 · second_quarter · RR
Patent Reform Legislation - HR1260 S515 P-ANI Waiver Petition at Federal Communications Commission
Patent Reform Legislation - HR1260 S515 P-ANI Waiver Petition at Federal Communications Commission