According to Forbes.com Apple has spent $720,000 lobbying the federal government in the first half of this year.
The computer company reportedly lobbied Congress on legislation designed to update the United States patent system. Trade groups for high-tech industries favor legislation that would help weed out bad patents by allowing companies to re-evaluate them after they are granted. The groups say this could help companies avoid financial burden of defending patents in lengthy court cases.
Apple also supported bills that would increase funding for technology in education and provide tax breaks for companies spending funds on research and development.