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Jan 1, 2019
ACG's Marla Grossman lays out her 2019 IP wish list with IPWatchdog
Jan 1, 2019

Wish #1:    Congress acts to clarify Section 101 Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Standards

Congress should consider legislation to address recent Supreme Court decisions that have unfortunately narrowed the scope of patent protection for life sciences and software technology by expanding judicially created exceptions to patent eligible subject matter.  A few companies are pleased with the new law on subject matter eligibility and therefore are vocally opposed to any legislation. However, the PTO Director has highlighted the new uncertainty and unpredictability of this area of the law resulting from the recent Supreme Court decisions, and a large and growing number of associations from the IP community are asking for a legislative solution.

Jan 1, 2019
Dec 30, 2018
ACG's Marla Grossman featured in IPWatchdog's "What Mattered in 2018: Industry Insiders Reflect on the Biggest Moments in IP"
Dec 30, 2018

In May 2018, Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) – two of the largest IP bar associations – adopted a joint legislative proposal to address concerns regarding current patent subject matter eligibility jurisprudence. Since that time, several other IP and patent bar associations have lent their support for the joint proposal, including the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA), the Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA), the Philadelphia IP Law Association (PIPLA) and the National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP).  

Dec 30, 2018
Nov 13, 2018
OPINION: COMPETITION POLICY WILL PROTECT THE AT&T/VERIZON WIRELESS MOAT
Nov 13, 2018

In an investment strategy first popularized by Warren Buffet, investors are encouraged to seek out companies that are surrounded by a competitive “moat.”

Investopedia, the online financial wiki, expands on this as a business’ ability to protect its competitive advantage, long-term profits, and market share from competing firms. This moat “serves to protect those inside the fortress and their riches from outsiders.”

AT&T and Verizon currently operate behind a moat of market dominance, but these companies did not reach the commanding heights of the wireless industry through organic growth alone.

Nov 13, 2018
Sep 18, 2018
Artists Are Driving MMA Ahead, SiriusXM Should Join Them
Sep 18, 2018

SiriusXM is mounting a lonely campaign against the Music Modernization Act (MMA), saying that because AM/FM radio doesn’t pay artists fairly, neither should they.

SiriusXM is right on one thing: it is absurd and insulting that terrestrial AM/FM radio does not compensate artists for playing their recordings when every other music platform does. One major fundamental injustice to music creators, however, cannot be used to justify others.

Sep 18, 2018
Conference Set for 2018 Farm Bill Before Sep. 30 Expiration Date
Aug 2, 2018
Conference Set for 2018 Farm Bill Before Sep. 30 Expiration Date
Aug 2, 2018

The House and Senate are preparing to go to conference to draft the final version of the 2018 Farm Bill. Current funding expires on September 30, 2018.

Aug 2, 2018
Jul 20, 2018
House Subcommittee Moves Forward on Legislation to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Jul 20, 2018

Opioid addiction has been a hot topic in Washington and ACG has been keeping a watchful eye on Congress’ efforts. Both chambers of Congress are determined to pass sweeping reform to stop an epidemic that has taken far too many American lives.

Jul 20, 2018
Jul 16, 2018
ACG's Chris Israel Testifies Before Congress on Small Businesses and Intellectual Property Use
Jul 16, 2018
Jul 16, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
U.S. Senate vote could protect Texas musicians' rights
Jun 15, 2018

As one of the most diverse and vibrant states in the country, it comes as no surprise that Texas’ music legacy is as rich and creative as its population. George Strait has had more No. 1 (44) songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Chart than any other artist. Beyoncé has reigned on the charts since her debut as part of Destiny’s Child, and Selena catapulted Tejano music into the mainstream as Billboard’s top-selling Latin artist of the 1990s.

And while these artists appear as if they have little in common, they are all Texans.

Texas’ diverse musical heritage is the foundation of the state’s continued commitment to musical greatness. During a recent hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Music Modernization Act, bill co-sponsor Sen. John Cornyn described the impact of the Texas music economy.

Jun 15, 2018
Jun 13, 2018
The New T-Mobile Won't Thwart the 5G Revolution, It Will Start It
Jun 13, 2018

What's one app you couldn't live without? We all have our favorites, but chances are our treasured apps all have one thing in common—they wouldn't work without the 4G connectivity that is credited with the rise of internet-enabled mobile applications.

Jun 13, 2018
Would Your Business Benefit From Guidance on Protecting Your IP?
May 18, 2018
Would Your Business Benefit From Guidance on Protecting Your IP?
May 18, 2018

People who paid close attention during the 2016 presidential campaign will likely recall then-candidate Donald Trump’s frequent assertions that the trade relationship between the United States and China was one-sided in favor of China. A significant part of his argument was that, in addition to a trade deficit, China frequently stole the intellectual property of United States companies.1

May 18, 2018
Apr 9, 2018
The Hill: Comprehensive legislation on verge of bringing music copyright laws into the 21st Century
Apr 9, 2018

According to Neilsen, the overall consumption of music in the U.S. increased nearly 13 percent in 2017. R&B/hip-hop has emerged as the most popular genre in the U.S., yet Americans still love the classics – the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts’ Club Band was the top-selling vinyl album last year, 40 years after its release changed music forever. The quality and timelessness of music combined with innovative technologies that now respect and support it has led to growth and optimism for artists.

Apr 9, 2018
Mar 9, 2018
Roll Call: Young Democrats on a Mission to Pop the D.C. Bubble
Mar 9, 2018

District Dems, including ACG partner, Eriade Williams, launched to be a resource for campaigns around the country. 

Mar 9, 2018
Jan 10, 2018
The Hill: Congress should ensure Pai's decision on net neutrality stands firm
Jan 10, 2018

Now that the Federal Communications Commission has voted to repeal the Obama administration’s Title II internet regulation and the dialogue is a little less clouded with catastrophist rhetoric, we should stand back and consider what this decision actually achieved, what the likely impact is, and what policy makers can do now to bring some much needed certainty to internet markets.

Jan 10, 2018
Nov 28, 2017
State of the Union (CNN): Urban breaks with Trump on Roy Moore
Nov 28, 2017

ACG President David Urban discusses the Alabama Senate race on CNN's Sunday edition of State of the Union. 

Nov 28, 2017
Nov 6, 2017
Top Lobbyist 2017: Hired Guns
Nov 6, 2017

David Urban and Manus Cooney, American Continental Group

Urban, who helped President Trump in Urban’s home state of Pennsylvania, has a client list that keeps growing; Cooney, a former chief counsel and staff director for Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is a virtuoso at intellectual policy.

Nov 6, 2017
Oct 13, 2017
American Continental Group Signs Five
Oct 13, 2017

American Continental Group has signed another five clients: Cognizant Technology Solutions, Diebold Nixdorf, News Corporation, the Onex Corporation and Textron. The firm has signed more than 30 new clients this year, helped by the reputation of David Urban, a lobbyist there who’s seen as close to Trump’s administration after serving as a senior adviser on Trump’s campaign and helping him win Pennsylvania.

Oct 13, 2017
Sep 7, 2017
The Guesstimator: Predict the Gorsuch nomination vote and win a prize!
Sep 7, 2017

Standard partisan rancor was worsened last year after the February 2016 death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia. President Barack Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland, but Republicans cited the impending presidential election and succeeded in blocking a hearing to consider the nomination. 

Sep 7, 2017
Sep 1, 2017
A White House Defender in the Trenches of the Swamp
Sep 1, 2017

David Urban’s inbox is jammed. If you don’t mind, he just needs a moment to make sure there are no crises requiring his attention. The burly lobbyist settles into his office chair overlooking glass-paneled downtown Washington office buildings and sifts through the missives, which these days are heavy on Trump administration access seekers. “Can you give me Steve Mnuchin’s email?” he reads aloud — a note from someone seeking the Treasury secretary’s contact.

Sep 1, 2017
Aug 13, 2017
Optimism for Horseracing Integrity Act at Round Table
Aug 13, 2017

Shawn Smeallie, executive director of the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity, is optimistic the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 will advance. Many of the owners supporting the proposed legislation have strong political ties to the current Congress.

Aug 13, 2017
Aug 1, 2017
Lobbying firms report another strong quarter under Trump
Aug 1, 2017

Here are your third-quarter Lobbying Disclosure Act revenue rankings:

Aug 1, 2017
Jun 1, 2017
Trump’s Pennsylvania Mastermind Sees Lobbying Boom in Washington
Jun 1, 2017

"David Urban is having a bumper year. After masterminding President Donald Trump’s crucial 2016 election victory in Pennsylvania, he has quickly emerged as one of Washington’s most influential lobbyists."

Jun 1, 2017
May 17, 2017
A Conversation with Manus Cooney – Patents and Lobbying
May 17, 2017

Who is Manus Cooney?  Those in Washington, DC, know the name well, but many practitioners in the intellectual property space are probably not well acquainted with Cooney, but Manus Cooney is a name you should know if you are at all involved in the world of intellectual property.

May 17, 2017
Apr 11, 2017
The Politico Playbook Power List
Apr 11, 2017

The Playbook Power List is our look at the 30 most powerful people and groups in Trump’s Washington. These are the people who know what's really happening and will determine what gets done and undone. This list is the product of hundreds of interviews and conversations over the course of months. 

Apr 11, 2017
Mar 23, 2017
Trump Tries To Sell Republican Health Care Plan To Conservatives
Mar 23, 2017

Conservatives are revolting against the GOP health care measure. David Greene talks to David Urban, president of American Continental Group, and a former adviser to the Trump presidential campaign.

Mar 23, 2017
Jan 25, 2017
"Industry Insider" Marla Grossman of American Continental Group Named a Washington DC Super Lawyer - again.
Jan 25, 2017

Marla Grossman is known as one of the country’s preeminent intellectual property government relations attorneys.   Dubbed “The Influencer” by I AM Modern Magazine, the Washington Business Journal claimed, “Marla Grossman seems to turn everything she touches into gold” and named her one of the Washington DC area’s “Most Influential Business Women”. 

Jan 25, 2017
Aug 1, 2016
Lobbying World
Aug 1, 2016

American Continental Group has joined a roster of lobby shops working for the National Association of Home Builders. 

Aug 1, 2016
Jun 1, 2016
K Street Scrambles for Dems
Jun 1, 2016

"If regular order returns — committee consideration of authorizing legislation followed by appropriations — those closest to the legislation will be the highest priorities and appropriations staff will be key players. If not, leadership staff of both parties will continue to be sought after. Since there will be a new Democratic Leader in the Senate, his staff may come at a premium."

Jun 1, 2016

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