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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 975 F Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 375 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004-1410 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 297157-12
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6. House ID# 375530000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christopher Cylke |
Date | 7/17/2015 9:56:20 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Any issues regarding performance rights; any matters regarding rogue websites or copyright piracy; any matters concerning Section 115 of the Copyright Code; any matters concerning fair use; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; issues relating to small copyright claims; issues related to reauthorization of Trade Promotion Authority; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyrights; issues related to the applicability of the first sale doctrine; issues related to consent decrees applicable to performing rights organizations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Christopher |
Cylke |
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Amelia |
Wang |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment, International copyright issues; development of trade legislation involving government resources and coordination of trade and IPR policies; free trade agreements including the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; issues related to special 301 reports and GSP designations; issues related to the reauthorization of Trade Promotion Authority
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Christopher |
Cylke |
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Israelite |
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Amelia |
Wang |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Matters concerning performance rights; digital and terrestrial radio and audiovisual matters; legislation addressing federalization of pre-1972 sound recordings; issues related to the U.S. Department of Commerce Green Paper on Copyright; issues related to the consent decrees applicable to performance rights organizations; issues related to fair use/copyright exceptions and limitations; the Songwriter Equity Act (H.R. 1283, S. 662); issues related to the U.S. Copyright Office Report regarding music licensing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Copyright Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Christopher |
Cylke |
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Israelite |
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Amelia |
Wang |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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2 | 4 | 6 |