THE NORMANDY GROUP, LLC for VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
Opposition to network management regulation legislation, general antitrust issues related to the telecom industry, FCC Broadband reform initiatives, internet tax legislation, implementation of Public Law 112-29 America Invents Act, and House and Senate Piracy Bills. Work on patent reform bills H.R. 9, the Innovation Act, and S. 1137, The Patent Act, both of which address patent abuses by non-practicing entities, also known as patent trolls. Work on passage of the Internet Tax Freedom Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS DUPART | — |
| RONALD ERITANO New | LegCorr.SenLautenberg/LegAsst.RepDoggett |
| KRISTA STARK | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Follow up on implementation of the Patent Bill, work on patent reforms related to non-practicing entities. Work on patent reform bills H.R. 9, the Innovation Act, and S. 1137, The Patent Act, both of which address patent abuses by non-practicing entities, also known as patent trolls.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS DUPART | — |
| RONALD ERITANO | — |
| KRISTA STARK | — |
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.