Patent Troll Legislation

On Friday, February 13, 2015, Matthew McKinney, an attorney with BrownWinicks Government Relations Team, organized an extended roundtable discussion on Patent Trolls and Innovation with special guest, United States Senator, Charles Grassley. In the newly-opened startup space, Gravitate, located in downtown Des Moines, a packed room of leaders from dozens of Iowa-based businesses - large and small - had the unique opportunity to sit down with the Senate Judiciary Chair to engage in a meaningful conversation and share their stories and concerns with Senator Grassley. Some of the businesses and organizations in attendance included Bawte, Bloomsnap, Blue Compass, Caseys General Stores, Caesars Entertainment, CenturyLink, Delta Dental, Hagie Manufacturing, Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa, Iowa Restaurant Association, Iowa Gaming Association, iWireless, Kinze Manufacturing, Next Level Ventures, Renewable Energy Group, Technology Association of Iowa, and the West Des Moines Incubator. To learn more about this event or the opportunity to engage in future events, please contact Matthew McKinney.