ADVERSE DRUG EVENT REPORTING targets formal and informal reporting of adverse reactions to prescription drugs.

ADVERTISING COPY TESTING targets research of advertisements to determine their effectiveness.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT targets preferential treatment of minorities, women and other historically disadvantaged groups in matters of employment including hiring, promotions and contract awards.

AGENCY ADJUDICATION targets the quasi-judicial processes of administrative agencies.

AMATEUR SPORTS targets sports that do not provide financial compensation for players.

ANTHROPOLOGY & ARCHAEOLOGY targets the study of human cultures and their material remains.

APPLIED LINGUISTICS targets the study of practical applications of linguistic theory.

ART HISTORY targets the study of the development of visual arts.

AVERAGE DAILY ROOM RATES targets the average rate charged for one hotel room for one day.

AVIATION SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the aviation industry.

BACKDATED STOCK OPTIONS targets issuing stock option grants retroactively to coincide with lower stock prices.

BANKING & FINANCE SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the banking and financial services industry.

BEVERAGE PRODUCTS targets soft drinks, bottled water, ice and alcoholic beverages. The scope includes beverage brands, recalls, awards and launches.

BIOGRAPHICAL LITERATURE targets the literary genre of accounts of people's lives.

BURGLARY targets the unlawful entry of a building or vehicle coupled with the intent to commit larceny or another crime.

BUSINESS COACHING & MENTORING targets guidance, training, support and counseling provided in one-to-one relationships to enhance business and professional skills and performance.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT targets identification, training and encouragement of leadership skills in business personnel.

CASE STUDIES targets in-depth examination of a single instance, individual or event.

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY targets criminal sexual exploitation of minors in pictures, films and other media including computer transmissions.

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE targets the literary genre of fiction and nonfiction written primarily for children.

CHILDREN'S MARKET targets marketing directed at child consumers.

CHRONOLOGIES targets published timelines of dates or milestones in the life of a person, sport, conflict or other significant event.

CITIZENSHIP LAW targets legislation, case law and agency regulations on citizenship and nationality status, naturalization and denaturalization.

CIVIL ASSAULT & BATTERY targets the tort of actual or threatened physical violence.

CIVIL FALSE IMPRISONMENT targets the tort of improper detention of a person.

CIVIL TRESPASS targets the tort of wrongful entry to real property.

CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY targets methods to significantly reduce pollutants created from burning coal.

COAL GASIFICATION targets the conversion of carbon-containing fuel into gas.

COLLEGE STUDENTS MARKET targets marketing directed at college aged student consumers.

COMPANION & HOMEMAKER SERVICES targets programs that provide in-home housekeeping, errand and companionship services to the elderly and disabled.

COMPANY LIQUIDATIONS & DISSOLUTIONS targets termination of companies by selling assets, paying debts and distributing any remainders to shareholders.

COMPANY LISTS & RANKINGS targets the standing of a company in comparison with other companies.

COSMETICS targets products used predominantly on the face for beautifying or enhancing appearance.

COUPLE COUNSELING targets psychological counseling in which marital problems are addressed.

CREATIONISM targets the doctrine that the universe and its life forms were created by a supreme being or deity.

CRIMINAL FALSE IMPRISONMENT targets the crime of improper detention of a person.

CRIMINAL TRESPASS targets the unlawful entry of a building or onto real property that is fenced or otherwise designed to exclude intruders.

CUSTODIAL PARENT RELOCATION targets the legal issues involved when a parent with child custody seeks to move away from the non-custodial parent.

CUSTOMER ACQUISITION STRATEGY targets methods for attracting new customers.

CUSTOMER RETENTION STRATEGY targets methods for encouraging repeat business and minimizing customer attrition.

DELISTINGS targets removals of publicly-traded securities from an exchange.

DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS targets natural, man-made or historically significant locations that attract visitors.

DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT targets technologies to control access to digital content.

DOMAIN NAMES targets word-based addresses of Internet sites.

DO NOT CALL LISTS targets phone number registries of people who do not wish to receive unsolicited telemarketing calls.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS target counseling, support groups and advocacy services which address abuse between family members or domestic partners.

DRAMA LITERATURE targets the literary genre of scripted works intended for dramatic performance.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER targets financial transactions conducted through electronic methods such as point-of-sale terminals, debit cards, automated teller machines, automatic payments and electronic check clearing.

ELECTRONICS WHOLESALERS targets the wholesale distribution of electronic components and devices that incorporate electronic components.

EARLY RETIREMENT targets cessation of work before normal retirement age.

ECONOMIC DEPRESSION targets a severe decline in economic activity marked by low production and sales and high rates of business failures and unemployment.

ENERGY & UTILITY TRADE targets export, import, retail and wholesale distribution of electric power and fuels.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE targets services that provide financial assistance with home energy bills for needy individuals and families.

ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS OVERVIEW targets motion pictures, television, painting, photography, music and dance, architecture, literature and other performances and entertainments such as circuses and theme parks.

ENVIRONMENTALISM  targets the movement which is based on concern for the natural environment.

ETHNIC & CULTURAL STUDIES targets the study of human cultures and ethnic groups.

EVENT MARKETING targets promotion of specific sporting, entertainment or similar events.

EX OFFENDERS SERVICES targets employment preparation and placement, counseling and housing assistance for those transitioning from incarceration to the community.

FAMILY COMPANIES targets firms owned by one or more families.

FAMILY SERVICES targets advocacy, support, mediation and intervention programs and services for families.

FOLK & WORLD MUSIC targets folk and world music, compositions, recordings, concerts and performers.

FOLKLORE targets the study of traditional beliefs, customs, legends and art forms preserved among a people.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OVERVIEW targets the manufacture, distribution, marketing and consumption of food and beverage products. The scope includes food technologies, nutrition science and industry regulation.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the food and beverage industry.

FOOD & BEVERAGE TRADE targets the retailing, wholesaling, exporting and importing of food and beverage products.

FOOD LIABILITY LITIGATION targets lawsuits involving food packaging or labeling, foodborne illnesses, or diseases caused by foods and food content.

FOOD PRICES targets the cost of food products to wholesalers, retailers and consumers.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION targets instruction and acquisition of a language that is not the student's first language.

FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS targets a U.S. military program of equipment modernization and integration of communications systems.

GAY PARENTING targets parenting, adoption and foster care of children for lesbian and gay individuals and couples.

GENEALOGY targets the study of family origins, lines of ancestry and family history.

GENOCIDE targets the planned, systematic killing or harming of national, racial, religious or ethnic groups as defined under international humanitarian law.

GOING PRIVATE targets the replacement of public ownership by private ownership of a publicly-traded company.

HEALTH CARE targets medical and health care practitioners, facilities and services. The scope includes health insurers and health care regulation and policy.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT OF BUSINESS targets economic assistance to businesses and policies that support business development.

GREEN BUILDING targets construction or renovation that incorporates design techniques, technologies and materials that minimize environmental impacts.

GREEN MARKET targets marketing directed to environmentally conscious consumers.

HARBOR & PORT SECURITY targets safeguarding of harbors and ports including waterfront facilities, cargo and vessels within maritime terminal areas.

HEALTH CARE REFORM targets legislation to improve the quality of and access to health care and to decrease the costs of health care and health insurance.

HIP HOP CULTURE targets a culture associated with hip hop and rap music, art and dance.

HISTORY targets the study of the past based on written records.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE targets programs and incentives to provide low-cost or subsidized options for housing, home energy bills and house repairs.

HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION targets hardware and software interfaces between people and computers or other devices.

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCE targets the study of the human condition, relationships and constructs. The scope includes anthropology and archaeology, classics, ethnic and cultural studies, folklore, history, journalism, languages and linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology and visual and performing arts.

HYDROGEN POWERED VEHICLES targets motor vehicles that use hydrogen for fuel.

INFANTS MARKET targets marketing directed at purchasers of goods and services for infants.

INSURANCE ARBITRATION & MEDIATION targets dispute resolution outside of litigation where an insurance company and a customer agree to negotiate and settle their dispute through the assistance of a neutral third party.

INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER targets the unlawful killing of another human being without specific intent.

ISLAMIC BANKING targets banking activities adhering to Islamic law.

ISLANDS & REEFS targets island and reef formations and their environments, ecosystems and physical features.

JAZZ & BLUES targets jazz and blues music, compositions, recordings, concerts and performers.

JOINT VENTURES, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS LAW targets legislation and case law relating to the acquisition of one company by another and partnering between companies.

LABOR SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets the costs, rates and growth of employment. The scope includes unemployment rates.

LAKES targets inland bodies of water.

LAND RECLAMATION targets the restoration of land which has been damaged by natural or human causes.

LEAD PAINT targets paints or other surface coatings which include lead as one of their components.

LEGAL MONOPOLIZATION targets dominance in the market of a product or service by a single provider, which is permitted or required by law.

LIFESTYLE TRENDS targets emerging patterns in the mode of living for specific groups or individuals.

LINGUISTICS targets the study of the systems and structure of language.

LITERATURE targets written works of fiction and non-fiction.

LITERATURE GENRES targets categories of literary works.

LONDON INTERBANK OFFERED RATE targets the average interest rate charged for loans among banks in the foreign money market.

LOW COST HOUSING SCHEMES targets programs designed to create housing for rent or purchase at prices lower than the standard market rates.

MACHINE TRANSLATION targets the use of computers to translate text from one human language to another.

MANAGEMENT THEORY targets principles, models and methods of business management.

MANDATORY RETIREMENT targets compulsory cessation of employment at a specified age.

MANUFACTURING SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the manufacturing industries. The scope includes manufacturing output, import and export volumes and other measures of performance.

MARINE TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS targets accidents involving passenger and freight vessels.

MARRIAGE LAW targets property rights, spousal support, premarital agreements and law pertaining to marriage and divorce.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY targets biomaterials, composite materials and polymers. The scope includes nanotechnology.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE targets conduct that deviates from a reasonable standard of care from a physician, hospital or other health care provider.

MILITARY OFFENSES targets violations of military laws and regulations.

MINE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT targets the exploration, planning, development and operation of mines.

MINING & EXTRACTION SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions and other measures of performance in the mining and extraction industry.

MISSILE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT targets investigation and experimentation related to rockets carrying warheads.

MOTHERS MARKET targets marketing directed towards mothers and pregnant women.

MOUNTAINS targets natural elevations of the earth's surface that rise to a summit and generally reach an altitude of over 2000 feet.

MOVIES & SOUND RECORDING SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the movie, video and sound recording industries.

MOVIES & SOUND RECORDING TRADE targets movie, video and music distribution and retailing.

MULTI FUNCTION PERIPHERALS targets computer peripherals that perform multiple functions such as printing, copying, scanning and faxing.

MUSIC GENRES targets categories of musical compositions.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS targets instruments used to make music.

NATIONAL IDENTITY CARDS targets existing or proposed cards to prove identity which are issued on a national basis.

NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION targets drilling and operating gas wells and the production of natural gas and condensates.

NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS targets a short-range wireless protocol that uses magnetic field induction to enable communication between devices within a few centimeters of one another.

NON FICTION LITERATURE targets the literary genre that presents factual information about people, places or events.

NOVELS & SHORT STORIES targets the literary genre of narrative prose fiction.

NYLON targets synthetic thermoplastic materials composed of polyamides and often produced in the form of fibers or filaments.

OBSCENITY targets the publication or possession of material, not legally protected, that appeals to prurient interests and lacks artistic, literary, political or scientific merit, based on community standards.

OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & EXTRACTION targets crude oil and natural gas extraction and exploration, incentives and leases. The scope includes the oil services industry.

OIL EXTRACTION targets drilling and operating oil wells and the production of crude petroleum.

PARAFFIN targets petroleum-based waxes.

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS targets drums, rattles, cymbals, blocks, bells or other objects that musicians strike or shake to produce a sound.

PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG & DEVICES LITIGATION targets lawsuits involving prescription drugs, drug-related medical devices and other pharmaceutical products.

PHILOSOPHY targets the study of questions about existence, knowledge, wisdom, ethics and reality.

PHOTOGRAPHY targets film and digital still photography.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION targets training in physical activity and various sports within schools as a curricular subject.

PLASTIC BOTTLES targets beverage bottles, jugs and similar containers made from plastic.

PLASTIC FILM SHEETS & BAGS targets film, sheets and bags made from plastic.

PLASTIC LAMINATES targets layers of material that are heat or pressure sealed together with at least one layer of plastic.

PLASTIC PLUMBING FIXTURES targets plastic or fiberglass plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs, hot tubs, portable toilets, sinks and shower stalls.

PODCASTING targets online delivery of multimedia files formatted for playback on portable media players.

POETRY targets the literary genre of writing in verse.

POLITICAL ORGANIZING targets attempts to bring people together in order to support a particular political party or issue.

POLITICAL SCIENCE targets the study of politics and political systems, institutions and behaviors.

POLYPROPYLENE targets a type of thermoplastic made by polymerizing propylene.

POLYSTYRENE targets a type of thermoplastic made by polymerizing styrene.

POP & ROCK targets popular and rock and roll music, compositions, recordings, concerts and performers.

PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS targets handheld devices that play audio, video and other media formats.

POSTCONVICTION PROCEEDINGS targets proceedings undertaken by a defendant after conviction for a crime.

PRECISION FARMING targets information technologies used to tailor soil and plant management to specific conditions within agricultural fields.

PRIOR ART targets any known technical information used to determine the uniqueness and patentability of an invention.

PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES targets companies whose shares are not publicly traded.

PUBLIC FINANCE AGENCIES & TREASURIES targets government departments responsible for formulating and implementing financial and economic policy, managing government finances, collecting taxes and enforcing finance and tax laws.

PUBLISHING SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the book, newspaper and periodical publishing industry.

RADIO RATINGS & SHARES targets measurements of audience size for radio broadcasters.

RAP MUSIC targets rap and hip-hop music, compositions, recordings, concerts and performers.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS targets sales, transfers and leases of real property

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY targets receiving, possessing, concealing, or otherwise disposing of stolen property.

RELIGION IN SCHOOLS targets religious practices, observances and expressions in educational institutions.

RETAIL MERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT targets the selection, display and promotion of retail goods to increase sales and profits. The scope includes placement of supermarket stock, point of sale specials and creative presentation of branded products in store and nonstore locations.

RETIREMENT POLICIES targets rules determining when and under what conditions employees can retire.

SALES PROMOTIONS targets buyer incentives that are designed to increase sales, including coupons, rebates, sweepstakes, discounts and giveaways.

SAME SEX PARENTAL RIGHTS targets custody, visitation, support and other parental rights between gay and lesbian couples that are separating or divorcing.

SCHOOL VIOLENCE targets violent behavior in educational institutions.

SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE targets the literary genre featuring real or imagined science and technology and its impact on society.

SCULPTURE targets three-dimensional art forms created by carving, modeling, casting, construction or arrangement of materials.

SEMANTIC WEB targets the development of technologies and tools based on Resource Description Framework that improve data sharing across the World Wide Web through the use of computer-readable information about web content.

SENIOR CENTERS & CLUBS targets facilities and organizations that offer services and programs to senior citizens.

SEXUAL ASSAULT targets non-consensual or other illegal sexual contact such as rape, corruption of a minor, imposition or incest.

SMOKING targets the act of smoking tobacco products.

SOCIOLOGY targets the study of human social interaction.

SOLID WASTE REGULATION targets regulation of the disposal of solid, semi-solid, liquid or contained gaseous materials.

SOLVENTS targets organic compounds that dissolve materials to form solutions.

SONG WRITING targets the craft of writing music and lyrics for popular songs.

SPORTS AGENTS & PROMOTERS targets businesses that procure athlete salary and endorsement contracts and promote sporting events.

SPORTS MARKETING targets promotion of sports teams and leagues, as well as related events and products.

SPORTS SPONSORSHIP targets financial support of a team, league, sporting event or athlete for promotional purposes.

STADIUMS & ARENAS targets venues for sporting, entertainment and similar events.

STUDENT LOANS targets financing for tuition, fees and other educational expenses. The scope includes government programs.

SUBPRIME MORTGAGES targets mortgages extended to borrowers with poor or minimal credit histories.

SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES targets fishing activities that are economically viable, ecologically sound and socially responsible.

TEENS MARKET targets marketing directed at teenaged consumers.

TERRITORY MANAGEMENT targets sales strategies based on division of the customer base by area, product or type of customer.

TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS targets groups that employ or threaten to use violence to further political or ideological objectives.

TRADE SECRETS LAW targets legislation, case law and agency regulations governing proprietary business information which is kept secret.

TRANSPORTATION SECTOR PERFORMANCE targets financial conditions in the transportation industry.

TUITION FEES targets the money charged to students for training and instruction.

TWEENS MARKET targets marketing directed to pre-teen consumers.

UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTIONS targets activities and programs of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, Secretariat and International Court of Justice of the United Nations.

US DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTIONS targets the presidential nominating convention held every four years by the Democratic Party.

US DEMOCRATIC PARTY targets the United States Democratic political party.

US ELECTORAL COLLEGE targets the system that selects the president and vice president of the United States through a group of designated electors.

US FEDERAL ELECTIONS targets elections for the United States Senate, House of Representatives, president and vice-president.

US FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE CHANGES targets amendments and proposed changes to the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

US GREEN PARTY targets the United States Green political party.

US HOUSE ELECTIONS targets elections for the United States House of Representatives.

US LIBERTARIAN PARTY targets the United States Libertarian political party.

US POLITICAL PARTIES targets political parties in the United States.

US PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES 2008 targets declared and potential candidates for U.S. President in the 2008 elections.

US REAL ID ACT OF 2005 targets the U.S. law intended to deter terrorism by tightening restrictions on driver's licenses, government-issued identification cards and political asylum and waiving laws that interfere with the construction of border barriers.

US REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS targets the presidential nominating convention held every four years by the Republican Party.

US REPUBLICAN PARTY targets the United States Republican political party.

US SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 targets the US federal statute requiring disclosure in the case of sale of securities.

US SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 targets the US federal statute which regulates the secondary sale of securities.

US SENATE ELECTIONS targets elections for the United States Senate.

US STATE IMMIGRATION LAW targets U.S. state legislation on immigration, both passed and proposed.

VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER targets the unlawful killing of another human being without malice.

VOLUNTEER HOUSE BUILDING & REPAIR targets construction and renovation of homes by people donating their time and materials.

WAGE DISCRIMINATION targets disparity in wages between individuals and groups of workers for equivalent labor and responsibilities.

WAGE VIOLATIONS targets claims of violations of employee wage and hour laws.

WASTE REDUCTION targets construction and renovation of homes by people donating their time and materials.

WAXES targets wax cleaning, polishing and other products usually made from animal, insect or vegetable sources. For petroleum-based waxes, see PARAFFINS.

WEB 2 targets second generation web-based services that promote social networking, collaboration and sharing among users.

WIND INSTRUMENTS targets woodwind and brass musical instruments.

WIRE TRANSFERS targets the electronic transfer of funds between financial institutions or commercial money transfer agencies.