I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 from previous Congress). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act from the previous Congress). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act from the previous Congress). I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills from the previous Congress that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, in the last Congress, I advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022. I continue to advocate on these same issues to date, including on the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act, H.R.4370 and S.2220) and the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (S.2140).
Duration: March 1, 2019
to
present
General Issues: Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Spending: about $1,913,625 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2019: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Affiliated organizations: Cisco; Google; Salesforce; Adobe; Dell; Amazon; Oracle; Intel
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
David Jones
Counsel/Chief Antitrust Counsel, Senate Judiciary Comm./IP Subcommittee (Sen. Hatch)
David W Jones
Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, IP Subcommittee (Sen. Hatch)
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $121,000. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301570598.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 from previous Congress). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act from the previous Congress). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act from the previous Congress). I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills from the previous Congress that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, in the last Congress, I advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022. I continue to advocate on these same issues to date, including on the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act, H.R.4370 and S.2220) and the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (S.2140).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $108,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21.
Original Filing: 301535027.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 from previous Congress). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act from the previous Congress). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act from the previous Congress). I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills from the previous Congress that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, in the last Congress, I advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022. I continue to advocate on these same issues to date, including on the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act, H.R.4370 and S.2220) and the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (S.2140).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $108,000. The report was filed on Nov. 14, 2023.
Original Filing: 301518692.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 from previous Congress). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act from the previous Congress). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act from the previous Congress). I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills from the previous Congress that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, in the last Congress, I advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022. I continue to advocate on these same issues to date, including on the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL) and Patent the Eligibility Restoration Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $108,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301489000.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 from previous Congress). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act from the previous Congress). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act from the previous Congress). I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills from the previous Congress that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, in the last Congress, I advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022. I continue to advocate on these same issues to date, including on the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL) and Patent the Eligibility Restoration Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $108,000. The report was filed on April 26, 2023.
Original Filing: 301469338.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022 from previous Congress). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act from the previous Congress). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act from the previous Congress). I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills from the previous Congress that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, in the last Congress, I advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022. I continue to advocate on these same issues to date, but as far as I'm aware, corresponding bills have not yet been introduced in this Congress.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $99,000. The report was filed on Jan. 25, 2023.
Original Filing: 301445010.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in previous Congresses, e.g., S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act).
Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: e.g., H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, I have advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $99,000. The report was filed on Nov. 2, 2022.
Original Filing: 301421800.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101, including S.4734 (the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022). I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act).
Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, I have advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $99,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301395882.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, both of which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act).
Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021). Additionally, I have advocated against H.R.5874 - the Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 and in favor of S.4417 - the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $99,375. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301369620.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, both of which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act).
Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $95,000. The report was filed on Jan. 25, 2022.
Original Filing: 301339819.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, both of which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act).
Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $96,750. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301313296.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) and potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, both of which are addressed in S.2891 (Restoring the America Invents Act). I have also discussed general patent quality issues and the funding of the U.S. Patent and Trademark through fees, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. I have also discussed the mandatory recordation of patent assignments as addressed in S.2774 (Pride in Patent Ownership Act).
Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act) and one that would take a variety of other actions to expand American innovation: S.2773 (Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $93,750. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301288760.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, and general patent quality issues, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $93,750. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301267104.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in last Congress's S.2082 and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, and general patent quality issues, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill. Finally, I have discussed efforts to expand innovation and patenting to be more inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds, including two bills that would authorize the Patent and Trademark Office to collect certain voluntarily-submitted demographic information: H.R.1723 and S.632 (the IDEA Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $90,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301235402.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy); H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange); and H.R.5478 (Inventors Rights Act). I have also been involved in discussions of the proper role and policy priorities of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and its Director. Finally, I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, and general patent quality issues, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $90,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301221584.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy); H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange); and H.R.5478 (Inventors Rights Act). Finally, I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, and general patent quality issues, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $90,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301198645.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy); H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange); and H.R.5478 (Inventors Rights Act). Finally, I have discussed discretionary denials of institution by the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB), potential remedies for the potential Appointments Clause problem for the PTAB, and general patent quality issues, which do not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $90,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301174338.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy); H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange); and H.R.5478 (Inventors Rights Act). Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality, which does not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $90,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301127464.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy); H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange); and H.R.5478 (Inventors Rights Act). Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality, which does not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $85,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301072853.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have principally discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy) and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality, which does not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301047450.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have principally discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy) and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality, which does not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2019
Mr. David W Jones amended a lobbying report for representation of High Tech Inventors Alliance in Q22019 on July 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301047478.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have principally discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq), including those proposed in S.2082 (A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the world's leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the country's economy) and H.R.3666 (STRONGER Patents Act of 2019). I have also addressed some of the provisions relating to patent litigation contained in these two bills (such as the abrogation of the holding in eBay v. MercExchange). Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality, which does not relate directly (for now) to any particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office Justice - Dept of (DOJ) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2019
Mr. David W Jones amended a lobbying report for representation of High Tech Inventors Alliance in Q12019 on April 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301033991.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have principally discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq). Again, members have publicly expressed interest in legislation, but to date there is no specific bill introduced that I have been lobbying for or against. Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality. As with the other issues, I have not (yet) been asked to lobby for or against a particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Mr. David W Jones lobbied for High Tech Inventors Alliance , earning $30,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301033097.xml
Lobbying Issues
I have principally discussed patent eligibility issues and potential amendments to 35 USC 101. Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees have publicly expressed interest in introducing a bill, but no bill has been introduced to date. I have also discussed potential amendments to the inter partes review process (35 USC 311 et seq). Again, members have publicly expressed interest in legislation, but to date there is no specific bill introduced that I have been lobbying for or against. Finally, I have discussed the general goal of increasing patent quality. As with the other issues, I have not (yet) been asked to lobby for or against a particular bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) White House Office
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2019
Mr. David W Jones filed a lobbying registration on April 14, 2019 to represent High Tech Inventors Alliance, effective March 1, 2019.
Original Filing: 301024954.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues related to intellectual property policy and legislation (principally patents) .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate