W STRATEGIES, LLC for ABBVIE INC.
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 1101: Viral Hepatitis Testing Act. Increased appropriations for Viral Hepatitis Testing for CDC and VA. Implementation of Affordable Care Act as it relates to a regulatory pathway for biosimilars, including patent dispute resolution. H.R. 6: 21st Century Cures Act, including inclusion of H.R. 971: OPEN Act. Education about the value of innovative new medicines. Education about the 340(b) program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARREN WILLCOX | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
H.R. 9: Innovation Act, including proposed changes to the Inter Partes Review (IPR) process at the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARREN WILLCOX | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Education and outreach about the competitive elements of the Medicare Part D drug benefit and opposition to legislation imposing Medicaid style manufacturer rebates in the program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARREN WILLCOX | — |
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