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Artificial Intelligence issues, including Definitions, Inventorship, and Sufficiency of Disclosure Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (S. 2140) Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act (S. 2220) USPTO DOCX transition Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering Exercise of March-In Rights

Duration: November 1, 2007 to present

General Issues: Copyright/Patent/Trademark

Spending: about $4,130,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2007: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Y Y U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Trade Representative

Bills mentioned

S.2733: Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016

Sponsor: Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

H.R.9: Innovation Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.1137: PATENT Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.3326: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

S.1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.4241: Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act

Sponsor: Tom Marino (R-Pa.)

H.R.4829: Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act

Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.)

S.632: STRONG Patents Act of 2015

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

S.866: Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.1013: Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.1612: Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.1720: Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1770: FAIR Act

Sponsor: Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

S.2049: Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act

Sponsor: Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

S.2267: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.5233: Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014

Sponsor: George Holding (R-N.C.)

S.2146: Patent Fee Integrity Act

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.2024: End Anonymous Patents Act

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

H.R.2582: PATENT Jobs Act

Sponsor: Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.)

H.R.2639: Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2766: STOP Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.3309: Innovation Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.3349: Innovation Protection Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.3540: Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

H.R.22: Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

H.R.2466: Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act of 2013

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.214: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.504: FAIR Generics Act

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

S.660: Innovation Through Trade Act of 2013

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.662: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.712: Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.1663: PARTS Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.2236: Promoting Startup Innovation Act

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

S.780: PARTS Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.884: Deter Cyber Theft Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.708: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)

S.23: America Invents Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.1249: Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.139: Equal Access to Tax Planning Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.27: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.373: Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.741: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the...

Sponsor: Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.)

S.603: A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts...

Sponsor: Bill Nelson (D-Fla.)

H.R.1166: No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.623: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.592: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.678: Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.968: PROTECT IP Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3261: Stop Online Piracy Act

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.2029: OPEN Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.978: A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement...

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.1228: Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.1830: Protect American Innovation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

S.1866: AGREE Act

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

S.1886: Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3468: Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Pat Meehan (R-Pa.)

S.2258: Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

S.2269: Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.3389: Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.3486: Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3609: Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.3642: Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3652: Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.CON.RES.50: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding...

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.1: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1362: To ensure that members of the Armed Forces continue to receive their pay...

Sponsor: Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.)

H.J.RES.48: Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1363: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1473: Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.J.RES.79: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2012

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.2608: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

H.R.243: Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio)

H.R.307: Seed Availability and Competition Act of 2011

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

H.R.768: Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011 (STOP Act)

Sponsor: Dan Boren (D-Okla.)

H.R.1056: Patent Continuing Disclosure Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.2511: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.3010: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.3375: To direct the President to impose duties on merchandise from the...

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

H.R.3699: Research Works Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.3782: OPEN Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.3889: PARTS Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.3995: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2012

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.4216: Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

H.R.6012: To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to owners of...

Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

H.R.6029: Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.6215: To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to correct an error in the provisions...

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.6245: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2012

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.6353: Manufacturing American Innovation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.)

H.R.6432: Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.6480: Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012

Sponsor: Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah)

H.R.6621: To correct and improve certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith America...

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.CON.RES.42: Entitled the "Creativity and Innovation Resolution".

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.CON.RES.127: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and...

Sponsor: Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.)

H.R.4899: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

S.369: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.3677: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.3804: Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.1427: Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

Sponsor: Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

H.R.1548: Pathway for Biosimilars Act

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

S.726: Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.3636: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.3081: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3082: Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Sponsor: Chet Edwards (D-Texas)

H.J.RES.105: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for...

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

S.3689: Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3059: Access to Repair Parts Act

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.1368: Access to Repair Parts Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.80: Pharmaceutical Market Access Act of 2009

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

S.525: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.1298: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Marion Berry (D-Ark.)

H.R.1260: Patent Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.515: Patent Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.5233: To amend title 10, United States Code, to recognize the contributions...

Sponsor: Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.)

H.R.4954: To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the...

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.2196: Design Piracy Prohibition Act

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

S.3728: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5579: Genetically Engineered Technology Farmer Protection Act

Sponsor: Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio)

H.R.5629: Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

H.R.5503: Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.4115: Open Access to Courts Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1508: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)

S.537: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.610: Patent Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)

H.R.628: To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to...

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.299: A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district...

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.5980: Bring Jobs Back to America: Strategic Manufacturing & Job Repatriation Act

Sponsor: Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)

S.2968: Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.200: A bill to authorize a cost of living adjustment for the Federal judiciary.

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.3325: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.4279: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.2336: To amend title 35, United States Code, relating to the funding of the...

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.1145: Patent Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1638: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3753: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.2913: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.5889: Orphan Works Act of 2008

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

H.R.1908: Patent Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.3600: Patent Reform Act of 2008

Sponsor: Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)

H.R.5629: Pathway for Biosimilars Act

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

S.1695: Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2007

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

S.2449: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.5884: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008

Sponsor: Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)

S.3464: International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.522: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Evan Bayh (D-Ind.)

H.R.2033: Design Piracy Prohibition Act

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

H.R.5638: To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from...

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.3182: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.2317: Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3578: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Brad Sherman (D-Calif.)

H.R.3155: Intellectual Property Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

H.R.2365: To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other...

Sponsor: Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

H.R.3093: Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

S.1745: Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.2764: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.34: To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to...

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.681: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.2601: BIG Data for IP Act

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.5887: BIG Data for IP Act

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

H.R.6758: SUCCESS Act

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

S.3416: USPTO FEES Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.1010: Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2987: Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019

Sponsor: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

S.2439: Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2019

Sponsor: Angus King (ID-Maine)

H.R.6196: TM Act of 2020

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.3449: TM Act of 2020

Sponsor: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

H.R.6058: SHOP SAFE Act of 2020

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.2773: Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.2891: Restoring the America Invents Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.5374: SHOP SAFE Act

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.936: INFORM Consumers Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.1260: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.2774: Pride in Patent Ownership Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.2067: SECRETS Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.4521: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Sponsor: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas)

S.4417: Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.4734: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022

Sponsor: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

H.R.1707: SMART Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.79: Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.1435: A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to...

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

S.150: Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.2140: Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023

Sponsor: Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

S.2934: SHOP SAFE Act of 2023

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

S.2220: PREVAIL Act

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.906: Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act

Sponsor: Neal Dunn (R-Fla.)

H.R.6684: Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act

Sponsor: Joe Neguse (D-Colo.)

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Lobbyists

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Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Samantha Jakhelln Aguayo	n/a
Herbert C. Wamsley	n/a
Samantha Jakhelln	n/a
Kirsten Zewers	n/a
Elizabeth Richardson	n/a
Dana R. Colarulli	n/a
Herbert Wamsley	n/a
Dana Colarulli	n/a
Thomas Valente	n/a
Thomas Silvio Valente	n/a

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

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 9. Original Filing: 301547514.xml

Lobbying Issues

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4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19. Original Filing: 301530274.xml

Lobbying Issues

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3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2023. Original Filing: 301500255.xml

Lobbying Issues

Right to Repair, including Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act (H.R.1707) Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023 (S.79) Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 (S. 150) Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (S. 2140) Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP SAFE) Act of 2023(S. 2934) Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act (S. 2220) Artificial Intelligence, including Definitions and Sufficiency of Disclosure USPTO Patent Center transition USPTO Oversight Extraterritorial application of trademark rights following Supreme Court Arthrex decision Madrid Protocol Diplomatic conference on genetic resources and traditional knowledge, draft pandemic treaty, and proposal to further modify the TRIPS Agreement IP Issues in Brazil

Agencies Lobbied

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2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2023. Original Filing: 301475284.xml

Lobbying Issues

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1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2023. Original Filing: 301455220.xml

Lobbying Issues

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4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023. Original Filing: 301434341.xml

Lobbying Issues

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3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2022. Original Filing: 301403321.xml

Lobbying Issues

S.4417 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022 IP issues related to Russia H.R. 5374 - Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 (SHOP SAFE Act) S. 936 - Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Consumers Act) Potential legislation to amend 35 USC 101 re: patent subject matter eligibility WTO discussions re:TRIPS International patent law harmonization issues E-signature requirements at USPTO Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Future Diplomatic Conference related to Draft International Legal Instrument Relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources Draft right to repair bill Pride in Patent Ownership Act

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2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2022. Original Filing: 301380691.xml

Lobbying Issues

S.4417 Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act of 2022 H.R. 4521/ S. 1260, the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act (America COMPETES Act) of 2022 IP issues related to Russia Potential Unified Intellectual Property Office Legislation S. 2891 - Restoring the America Invents Act H.R. 5374 - Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 (SHOP SAFE Act) S. 936 - Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Consumers Act) Potential legislation to amend 35 USC 101 re: patent subject matter eligibility WTO discussions re:TRIPS International patent law harmonization issues E-signature requirements at USPTO

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 12, 2022. Original Filing: 301345034.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4521, the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act (America COMPETES Act) of 2022 IP issues related to Russia Forced Technology Transfer issues Proposed TRIPS Waiver SECRETS Act (S. 2067) Potential Unified Intellectual Property Office Legislation USPTO Director nomination Federal Circuit nomination S. 2773 - Unleashing American innovators Act S. 2891 - Restoring the America Invents Act H.R. 5374 - Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 (SHOP SAFE Act) S. 936 - Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Consumers Act) S. 1260 - the US Innovation and Competition Act Potential legislation to amend 35 USC 101 re: patent subject matter eligibility FY 2022 USPTO appropriations The Draft Digital Copyright Act of 2021 Repair Act Freedom to Repair Act U.S. position on Brazilian Compulsory Licensing Bill Protecting American IP Act Potential Patent Assignment Legislation (S. 2774, The Pride in Patent Ownership Act has since been introduced) updating Chapter 1500 of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure directed to design patents and making USPTO training materials on design-patent-specific issues available to the public

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2022. Original Filing: 301322477.xml

Lobbying Issues

Forced Technology Transfer issues Proposed TRIPS Waiver SECRETS Act (S. 2067) Potential Unified Intellectual Property Office Legislation USPTO Director nomination Federal Circuit nomination S. 2773 - Unleashing American innovators Act S. 2891 - Restoring the America Invents Act H.R. 5374 - Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 (SHOP SAFE Act) S. 936 - Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Consumers Act) S. 1260 - the US Innovation and Competition Act Potential legislation to amend 35 USC 101 re: patent subject matter eligibility FY 2022 USPTO appropriations The Draft Digital Copyright Act of 2021 Right to Repair issues U.S. position on Brazilian Compulsory Licensing Bill Protecting American IP Act Potential Patent Assignment Legislation (S. 2774, The Pride in Patent Ownership Act has since been introduced)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301307182.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 2773 - Unleashing American innovators Act S. 2891 - Restoring the America Invents Act H.R. 5374 - Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 (SHOP SAFE Act) S. 936 - Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Consumers Act) S. 1260 - the US Innovation and Competition Act Potential legislation to amend 35 USC 101 re: patent subject matter eligibility FY 2022 USPTO appropriations The Draft Digital Copyright Act of 2021 Right to Repair issues U.S. position on Brazilian Compulsory Licensing Bill Protecting American IP Act Potential Patent Assignment Legislation (S. 2774, The Pride in Patent Ownership Act has since been introduced) Forced Technology Transfer issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 14, 2021. Original Filing: 301275822.xml

Lobbying Issues

Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce Act of 2021 or the SHOP SAFE Act of 2021 Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act or the INFORM Consumers Act Possible legislation to require web registries to release WHOIS information (not yet introduced) Opposing compulsory licensing worldwide, studying several related bills in the U.S. Congress Continued study/discussing concerning procedures governing the USPTOs Patent Trial and Appeal Board Amending 35 U.S.C. section 101 concerning patent subject matter eligibility Trademark Modernization Act implementation The Protecting American IP Act The Draft Digital Copyright Act of 2021 The TRIPS Waiver Issue The United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Combating Chinese Purloining of Trade Secrets Act Stop Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2021

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 9, 2021. Original Filing: 301251454.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2021. Original Filing: 301230278.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 7, 2020. Original Filing: 301207798.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 8, 2020. Original Filing: 301186153.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 7, 2020. Original Filing: 301154419.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 10, 2020. Original Filing: 301104382.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2019. Original Filing: 301066390.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 11, 2019. Original Filing: 301044355.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 11, 2019. Original Filing: 301024235.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2019. Original Filing: 301004488.xml

Lobbying Issues

35 U.S.C. 101 - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to rewrite statute regarding patent eligible subject matter. 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to change the standard for venue in patent infringement suits. 28 U.S.C. 1782 - discussions of possible legislation to amend the statute that allows for foreign litigants to petition for discovering from U.S. courts to require reciprocity of discovery and protection of confidential information including trade secrets. H.R. 6758, the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act (SUCCESS Act) introduced by Rep. STEVE CHABOT (R-Ohio) would extend the USPTOs fee-setting authority for eight years. It also requires the USPTO to study the underrepresentation of women and minorities in inventorship and recommend legislative solutions. Signed into law in October.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 9, 2018. Original Filing: 300983648.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6758, the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act (SUCCESS Act) introduced by Rep. STEVE CHABOT (R-Ohio) would extend the USPTOs fee-setting authority for eight years. It also requires the USPTO to study the underrepresentation of women and minorities in inventorship and recommend legislative solutions. Passed by the House in September, pending in Senate. S. 3416, the USPTO Funds for Efficient and Effective Services Act (USPTO FEES Act) introduced in the Senate by Judiciary Committee Chairman CHUCK GRASSLEY (R-Iowa), would simply extend the authority for eight years. S. 1010, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act introduced in the Senate by Judiciary Committee Chairman CHUCK GRASSLEY (R-Iowa). The bill would change the selection process for the Register, providing for appointment by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate rather than selection by the Librarian of Congress. The legislation would limit the Register to a ten-year term, renewable by Presidential nomination and Senate confirmation, and provide that the Register can only be removed for cause. H.R. 5887 -- Building Innovation Growth through Data for Intellectual Property Act (BIG Data for IP Act), introduced by Rep. Steve Chabot on May 21, 2018, to extend the USPTOs fee setting authority, established by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011. S. 2601 -- Building Innovation Growth through Data for Intellectual Property Act (BIG Data for IP Act), introduced by Sen. Chris Coons on March 22, 2018, to extend the USPTOs fee setting authority, established by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011. 35 U.S.C. 101 - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to rewrite statute regarding patent eligible subject matter. 35 U.S.C. 120, 119(e)(1), 119(a) - discussions concerning possible technical corrections regarding assignee filers. 18 of the 2011 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act -- discussions concerning extending the Transitional program for covered business method patents past its planned sunset in 2020 or incorporating aspets of the program into other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant patent review proceedings. 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to change the standard for venue in patent infringement suits. 28 U.S.C. 1782 - discussions of possible legislation to amend the statute that allows for foreign litigants to petition for discovering from U.S. courts to require reciprocity of discovery and protection of confidential information including trade secrets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 9, 2018. Original Filing: 300962995.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5887 -- Building Innovation Growth through Data for Intellectual Property Act (BIG Data for IP Act), introduced by Rep. Steve Chabot on May 21, 2018, to extend the USPTOs fee setting authority, established by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011. S. 2601 -- Building Innovation Growth through Data for Intellectual Property Act (BIG Data for IP Act), introduced by Sen. Chris Coons on March 22, 2018, to extend the USPTOs fee setting authority, established by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011. 35 U.S.C. 101 - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to rewrite statute regarding patent eligible subject matter. 35 U.S.C. 120, 119(e)(1), 119(a) - discussions concerning possible technical corrections regarding assignee filers. 18 of the 2011 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act -- discussions concerning extending the Transitional program for covered business method patents past its planned sunset in 2020 or incorporating aspets of the program into other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant patent review proceedings. 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to change the standard for venue in patent infringement suits. 28 U.S.C. 1782 - discussions of possible legislation to amend the statute that allows for foreign litigants to petition for discovering from U.S. courts to require reciprocity of discovery and protection of confidential information including trade secrets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2018. Original Filing: 300943200.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 2601 -- Building Innovation Growth through Data for Intellectual Property Act (BIG Data for IP Act), introduced by Sen. Chris Coons on March 22, 2018, to extend the USPTOs fee setting authority, established by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011. 35 U.S.C. 101 - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to rewrite statute regarding patent eligible subject matter. 35 U.S.C. 120, 119(e)(1), 119(a) - discussions concerning possible technical corrections regarding assignee filers. 18 of the 2011 Leahy-Smith America Invents Act -- discussions concerning extending the Transitional program for covered business method patents past its planned sunset in 2020 or incorporating aspets of the program into other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office post-grant patent review proceedings. 28 U.S.C. 1400(b) - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to change the standard for venue in patent infringement suits. 28 U.S.C. 1782 - discussions of possible legislation to amend the statute that allows for foreign litigants to petition for discovering from U.S. courts to require reciprocity of discovery and protection of confidential information including trade secrets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 8, 2018. Original Filing: 300921669.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2017. Original Filing: 300903099.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Amendment

Intellectual Property Owners Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q22017 on Oct. 12, 2017 Original Filing: 300903104.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2017. Original Filing: 300887130.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 5, 2017. Original Filing: 300862725.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 11, 2017. Original Filing: 300844887.xml

Lobbying Issues

35 U.S.C. 101 - discussions and drafting of possible legislative text to rewrite statute regarding patent eligible subject matter Patent Litigation Reform - discussed possible package of provisions to recommend be included in legislation in 115th Congress, including possible improvements to S.2733- Venue Equity and NonUniformity Elimination Act (Sen. Flake, RAriz. introduced 3/18/2016), H.R. 9 - Innovation Act (Rep. Goodlatte, RVA introduced 2/5/2015 referred to the Committee on the Judiciary) S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (Sen. Grassley, RIAintroduced 4/29/15 referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Participation in U.S. Department of Commerce Shared Services Initiative - discussed concerns with USPTO officials.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 8, 2016. Original Filing: 300825936.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2016. Original Filing: 300809144.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - supported bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Rep. Collins, RGA introduced 7/29/15). S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act - supported bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Sen. Hatch, RUTintroduced 7/29/15). S.2733- Venue Equity and NonUniformity Elimination Act - to ensure that venue in patents cases is fair and proper, and for other purposes. (Sen. Flake, RAriz. introduced 3/18/2016). Discussed possible improvements to language of the bill. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Participation in U.S. Department of Commerce Shared Services Initiative - discussed concerns with authorizing and appropriations committees in House and Senate, as well as with USPTO and DOC officials. Copyright Office Appropriations - sent messages to House and Senate Appropriations Committees supporting funding for needed IT modernization as a priority. H.R. 4241- Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act - establishes the U.S. Copyright Office as a separate independent agency in the legislative branch, to be headed by a Director appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Rep. Marino, RPa; introduced 12/11/2016). Discussion draft bill by Reps. Chaffetz (R-UT) and Deutch (D-FL) to establish U.S. Copyright Office as separate, independent agency in legislative branch.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2016. Original Filing: 300791659.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 9 - Innovation Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Rep. Goodlatte, R-VA; introduced 2/5/2015; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). H.R. 3326 - Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Rep. Collins, R-GA; introduced 7/29/15). S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Sen. Grassley, R-IA; introduced 4/29/15; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 1890 - Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 7/29/15). S.2733 - The Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act A bill to ensure that venue in patents cases is fair and proper, and for other purposes. (Sen. Flake, R-Ariz.; introduced 3/18/2016). H.R. 4829 - The Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to requirements for domestic industries, and for other purposes. (Rep. Cardenas, D-Calif.; introduced 3/22/2016).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2016. Original Filing: 300771467.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 9 - Innovation Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Rep. Goodlatte, R-VA; introduced 2/5/2015; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Sen. Grassley, R-IA; introduced 4/29/15; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 632 - STRONG Patents Act A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the worlds leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the countrys economy. (Rep. Coons, D-DE; introduced 3/3/2015; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 1890 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 - A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 7/29/15). H.R. 3326 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 - -- A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Rep. Collins, R-GA; introduced 7/29/15).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2015. Original Filing: 300751858.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 9 - Innovation Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Rep. Goodlatte, R-VA; introduced 2/5/2015; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Sen. Grassley, R-IA; introduced 4/29/15; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 632 - STRONG Patents Act A bill to strengthen the position of the United States as the worlds leading innovator by amending title 35, United States Code, to protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the countrys economy. (Rep. Coons, D-DE; introduced 3/3/2015; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 1890 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 - A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 7/29/15). H.R. 3326 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 - -- A bill to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade secrets, and for other purposes. (Rep. Collins, R-GA; introduced 7/29/15).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 10, 2015. Original Filing: 300733100.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2015

Amendment

Intellectual Property Owners Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12015 on April 14, 2015 Original Filing: 300715187.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 13, 2015. Original Filing: 300714520.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 12, 2015. Original Filing: 300694031.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). (see addendum page for additional issues)S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. McCaskill, D-MO; introduced 2/26/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. (Sen. Coons, D- DE; introduced 4/29/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). H.R. 5233 Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014 introduced 7/29/2014 by Rep. Holding, R-N.C.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2014. Original Filing: 300675388.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 10, 2014. Original Filing: 300654720.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). (see next page for add'l issues)S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. McCaskill, D-MO; introduced 2/26/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). S. 2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act A bill to establish a United States Patent and Trademark Office Innovation Promotion Fund, and for other purposes. (Sen. Feinstein, D-CA; introduced 3/13/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2267 Defend Trade Secrets Act A bill to modify chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets. (Sen. Coons, D- DE; introduced 4/29/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). Discussion Draft published by Senator Whitehouse -- not introduced -- to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to Increase Trade Secret Protections

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 7, 2014. Original Filing: 300632862.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). (see next page for add'l issues)S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 2049 Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act A bill to curb unfair and deceptive practices during assertion of patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. McCaskill, D-MO; introduced 2/26/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). S. 2146 Patent Fee Integrity Act A bill to establish a United States Patent and Trademark Office Innovation Promotion Fund, and for other purposes. (Sen. Feinstein, D-CA; introduced 3/13/2014; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1770 Future of American Innovation and Research Act A bill to provide for Federal civil liability for trade secret misappropriation in certain circumstances. (Sen. Flake, R-AZ; introduced 11/22/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). Discussion Draft published by Senator Whitehouse -- not introduced -- to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to Increase Trade Secret Protections Discussion Draft published by Senators Coons and Hatch -- not introduced -- to amend Title 18 of the U.S. Code to create a federal cause right of action for trade secret misappropriation

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2014. Original Filing: 300613020.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 845 Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act: A bill to amend chapter 29 of title 35, United States Code, to provide for the recovery of patent litigation costs, and for other purposes. (Rep. DeFazio, D-OR; introduced 02/27/2013; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to require disclosure of ownership and transfers of ownership of patents. (Rep. Deutch, D-FL; introduced 5/16/2013; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). H.R. 2582 Patents and Trademarks Encourage New Technology Jobs Act: A bill to end the application of sequestration to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes. (Rep. Honda; D-CA; introduced 6/28/2013; referred to the Committee on the Budget). H.R. 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits, and for other purposes. (Rep. Jeffries; D-NY; introduced 7/10/2013; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). H.R. 2766 Stopping Offensive Use of Patents Act: A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Rep. Issa; R-CA; introduced 7/22/2013; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). H.R. 3309 Innovation Act: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes. (Rep. Goodlatte, R-VA; introduced 10/23/2013; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; passed by the House of Representatives 12/05/2013). H.R. 3349 Innovation Protection Act: A bill to provide permanent funding for the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and for other purposes. (Rep. Conyers, D-MI; introduced 10/28/2013; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). H.R. 3540 Demand Letter Transparency Act: A bill to amend chapter 26 of title 35, United States Code, to require the disclosure of information related to patent ownership, and for other purposes. (Rep. Polis, D-CO; introduced 11/19/2013; referred to the Committee on Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce). S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act: A bill to make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents, and for other purposes. (Sen. Schumer, D-NY; introduced 05/06/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary). S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits. (Sen. Cornyn, R-TX; introduced 05/22/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1612 Patent Litigation Integrity Act: A bill to deter abusive patent litigation by targeting the economic incentives that fuel frivolous lawsuits. (Sen. Hatch, R-UT; introduced 10/30/13; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary). S. 1720 Patent Transparency and Improvements Act: A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system, and for other purposes. (Sen. Leahy, D-VT; introduced 11/18/2013; read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary).

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 9, 2013. Original Filing: 300591661.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 22 - Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. 2466 Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act H.R. 2582 Patents and Trademarks Encourage New Technology Jobs Act H.R. 2639 Patent Litigation and Innovation Act H.R. 2766 Stopping Offensive Use of Patents Act H.R. ____ 1st and 2nd Abusive Patent Litigation Discussion Draft S. 214 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act S. 504 The Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act S. 660 Innovation Through Trade Act S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 712 Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act S. ____ Whitehouse Discussion Draft to ensure greater protections for trade secrets

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 10, 2013. Original Filing: 300570469.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 22 - Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act H.R. 845 - Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act H.R. 1663 Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act H.R. 2024 End Anonymous Patents Act H.R. ____ Abusive Patent Litigation Discussion Draft H.R. 2236 Promoting Startup Innovation Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to modify the definition of micro entity. H.R. 2466 Private Right of Action Against Theft of Trade Secrets Act H.R. 2582 Patents and Trademarks Encourage New Technology Jobs Act S. 214 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act S. 504 The Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act S. 660 Innovation Through Trade Act S. 662 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 712 Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013 S. 780 PARTS Act S. 866 Patent Quality Improvement Act S. 884 Deter Cyber Theft Act S. 1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 10, 2013. Original Filing: 300548332.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2013. Original Filing: 300528029.xml

Lobbying Issues

S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. 3389 (Trade Secrets EEA) S. 3486 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012) S. 3609 (Internet Radio Fairness Act) S. 3642 (Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act) S. 3652 (Bill to allow acceleration certificates awarded under the Patents for Humanity program to be transferable) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3261 (Stop Online Piracy Act) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H.R. 6215 (Trademark Dilution) H.R. 6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act) H.R. 6353 (Patent Box, Manufacturing American Innovation Act) H.R. 6432 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act) H.R. 6480 (Internet Radio Fairness Act) H.R. 6621 (AIA Technical Corrections Bill) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2012. Original Filing: 300505047.xml

Lobbying Issues

S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. 3389 (Trade Secrets EEA) S. 3486 (Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H.R. 6215 (Trademark Dilution) H.R. 6245 (Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act) H.R. 6353 (Patent Box, Manufacturing American Innovation Act) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 11, 2012. Original Filing: 300482360.xml

Lobbying Issues

S.23, H.R. 1249, S.139 (America Invents Act) S.27 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) S. 139 (Equal Access to Tax Planning Act) S.373, H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) S.603, H.R. 1166 (Trademarks Seized by Cuban Government) S. 623, H.R. 592 (Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011) S. 678 (Economic Espionage Act) S. 968, H.R. 3261, S. 2029 (Online Piracy/Rogue Websites legislation) S. 968, H.R. 1540 (Customs Redaction legislation) S. 978, H.R. 3261 (Copyright Streaming bill) S. 1228, H.R. 1540, H.R. 3261 (Combating Military Counterfeits Act) S. 1830 (Protect American Innovation Act of 2011) S. 1866 (AGREE Act) S. 1886, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3468 (Counterfeiting Drug Penalty Enhancement Acts) S. 2029 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) S. 2258 (Songwriters Tax Simplification Reauthorization Act) S. 2269 (Anti-Trust Freedom Act of 2012) S. Con. Res 50 (Internet governance) H.R. 1, H.R. 1362, H.J.Res. 48, H.R. 1363, H.R. 1473, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608; House Report 112-284 (FY 2012 Budget) H.R. 243 (Rep. Latta's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 307 (Seed Availability and Competition Act) H.R. 741 (Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act) H.R. 768 (Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011) H.R. 1056 (Rep. Issa's False Patent Marking Bill) H.R. 1166 (No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act) H.R. 2511 (Fashion Design Legislation) H.R. 3010 (Federal Regulations Bill Coble) H.R. 3375 (Imposing Duties on China for IP Piracy) H.R. 3468 (Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act) H.R. 3699 (Research Works Act) H.R. 3782 (Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act) H.R. 3889 (Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act) H.R. 3995 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act) H.R. 4216 (Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act) H.R. 6012 (Customs Redaction Bill for Semiconductor Chips) H.R. 6029 (Economic Espionage) H. Con. Res. 42 (The Creativity and Innovation Resolution) H. Con. Res. 127 (Internet Governance)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2012. Original Filing: 300461040.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 11, 2012. Original Filing: 300435917.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 12, 2011. Original Filing: 300412668.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2011. Original Filing: 300388819.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 14, 2011. Original Filing: 300363755.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 11, 2011. Original Filing: 300336547.xml

Lobbying Issues

Access to Affordable Generics (H.R.4899 / S. 369, S.3677) Anti-Counterfeiting and Piracy Legislation (S. 3804) Biosimilars (H.R.1427, H.R.1548, S.726) CJS Appropriations Legislation (S. 3636)Continuing Resolution, PTO Funding (H.R. 3081) Continuing Resolution/Potential Omnibus, PTO Funding (H.R. 3082) Continuing Resolution, PTO Funding (H.J.Res. 105) Copyright Technical Corrections Bill (S. 3689) Design Rights (H.R.3059 / S.1368) Drug Re-Importation (S.80, S.525, H.R.1298) Ending Fee Diversion at USPTO (H.R. 1260, S.515, H.R. 5233) False Patent Marketing Bill Addressing Qui Tam Actions (H.R. 4954/S.515) Fashion Design (H.R. 2196/S.3728) Genetically Modified Crops (H.R. 5579) Hague Agreement Implementation (TBA) Implementation of Patent Law Treaty (TBA) Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act (Oberstar) (H.R. 5629) Oil Spill Liability Bill (Conyers) (H.R. 5503) Open Access to the Courts (H.R.4115) Orphan Works Legislation (TBA) Patent Litigation Reform - Sunshine in Litigation Act (H.R. 1508/S.537) Patent Reform (H.R. 1260, S.515, S.610) Patent Specialist Judicial Pilot (H.R.628, S.299, S.515) Pay for Administrative Patent and Trademark Judges (TBA) Repatriation Legislation (H.R. 5980) USPTO Funds for Travel Related Expenses (TBA)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2010. Original Filing: 300311739.xml

Lobbying Issues

Access to Affordable Generics (H.R.4899 / S. 369, S.3677) Appropriations Legislation (S. 3636) Biosimilars (H.R.1427, H.R.1548, S.726) Continuing Resolution, PTO Funding (H.R. 3081)Copyright Technical Corrections Bill (S. 3689) Design Rights (H.R.3059 / S.1368) Drug Re-Importation (S.80, S.525, H.R.1298) Ending Fee Diversion at USPTO (H.R. 1260, S.515, H.R. 5233) False Patent Marketing Bill Addressing Qui Tam Actions (H.R. 4954/S.515) Fashion Design (H.R. 2196/S.3728) Genetically Modified Crops (H.R. 5579) Hague Agreement Implementation (TBA) Implementation of Patent Law Treaty (TBA) Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act (Oberstar) (H.R. 5629) Oil Spill Liability Bill (Conyers) (H.R. 5503) Open Access to the Courts (H.R.4115) Orphan Works Legislation (TBA) Patent Litigation Reform - Sunshine in Litigation Act (H.R. 1508/S.537) Patent Reform (H.R. 1260, S.515, S.610) Patent Specialist Judicial Pilot (H.R.628, S.299, S.515) Pay for Administrative Patent and Trademark Judges (TBA) Repatriation Legislation (H.R. 5980) USPTO Funds for Travel Related Expenses (TBA)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 13, 2010. Original Filing: 300285176.xml

Lobbying Issues

Access to Affordable Generics (H.R.4899 / S. 369) Biosimilars (H.R.1427, H.R.1548, S.726) Design Rights (H.R.3059 / S.1368) Drug Re-Importation (S.80, S.525, H.R.1298)Ending Fee Diversion at USPTO (H.R. 1260, S.515) False Patent Marketing Bill Addressing Qui Tam Actions (H.R. 4954/S.515) Fashion Design (H.R. 2196) Genetically Modified Crops (H.R. 5579) Hague Agreement Implementation (TBA) Implementation of Patent Law Treaty (TBA) Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act (Oberstar) (H.R. 5629) Oil Spill Liability Bill (Conyers) (H.R. 5503) Open Access to the Courts (H.R.4115) Orphan Works Legislation (TBA) Patent Litigation Reform - Sunshine in Litigation Act (H.R. 1508/S.537) Patent Reform (H.R. 1260, S.515, S.610) Patent Specialist Judicial Pilot (H.R.628, S.299, S.515) Pay for Administrative Patent and Trademark Judges (TBA) USPTO Funds for Travel Related Expenses (TBA)

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2010

Amendment

Intellectual Property Owners Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12010 on June 24, 2010 Original Filing: 300281193.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 14, 2010. Original Filing: 300257923.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2010. Original Filing: 300230038.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 13, 2009. Original Filing: 300203410.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 8, 2009. Original Filing: 300173505.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2009

Amendment

Intellectual Property Owners Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12009 on June 14, 2010 Original Filing: 300280378.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2009. Original Filing: 300152211.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 13, 2009. Original Filing: 300117007.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008. Original Filing: 300103245.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2008. Original Filing: 300065880.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2008

Amendment

Intellectual Property Owners Association amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12008 on June 4, 2008 Original Filing: 300059189.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 16, 2008. Original Filing: 300038326.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

0th Quarter, 2007

MM Report

In MM, Intellectual Property Owners Association had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Aug. 1, 2007. Original Filing: 200043661.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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