THE GIBSON GROUP, LLC for MICROSOFT CORPORATION
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Immigration IMM
H1-B Visas. Issues relating to high-skilled immigration.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Software piracy in China. Issues relating to trade agreements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Competitiveness in the online advertising and software markets. Competitiveness and the high tech sector. Cloud computing issues. STEM education legislation. Issues relating to data breach legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | Counsel for Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Anti-Trust Division, DOJ 2001-2002; Chief Antitrust Counsel, House Judiciary Committee 1997-2001; Counsel, House Judiciary Committee 1995-1997 |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Software piracy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights. Patent reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Cybersecurity legislation. Privacy oversight issues. Issues relating to censorship on the Internet. Issues relating to use of TV white space spectrum.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH H GIBSON | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.