In this episode of MAPLE Conversations, we speak with Vlad Teplitskiy, Partner at IP law firm, Knobbe Martens, in Orange County, California about some of the key considerations when using open source platform licenses and generative AI application training models.

In our latest episode of Conversations, we speak with Kate McMorrow, Senior Associate and IP Attorney in Los Angeles at intellectual property law firm, Knobbe Martens. Kate outlines some key considerations for utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the development of marketing materials and the generation of trademarks & logos for your company.

In part two of our Conversation with Alex Rodov, founder and CEO of Toronto-based QA Consultants, he discusses the importance of quality engineering given how much we rely on software to manage our daily lives and the exposure to associated risks and vulnerabilities this creates.

In our first of two episodes with Alex Rodov, founder and CEO of Toronto-based QA Consultants, North America's largest independent software quality engineering services firm, he shares the background and the benefits of the company's recent decision to join French multinational engineering and technology consulting firm, ALTEN, and speaks to the company's commitment to remain headquartered in Toronto.

In part two of our Conversation with Brian Bernknopf, Managing Director of QA Consultants, he profiles the intersection of quality engineering and emerging tech applications including AI & machine learning, blockchain & distributed ledger systems and autonomous & connected vehicles.

In our first episode with Brian Bernknopf, Managing Director of leading software quality engineering services firm, QA Consultants, he discusses the role of quality analysis and engineering to ensure software works, scales, and can operate securely in a world that increasingly "runs on software".

In our final episode of our 4-part series exploring Intellectual Property, Marko Zoretic, partner at IP law firm, Knobbe Martens, provides a window on the process of litigating IP and the considerations and implications for a client. Original release date - July 2022.

In part three of our special series on Intellectual Property, Marko Zoretic, partner at Knobbe Martens, discusses best practices for working with your IP law firm during litigation when a client is a defendant or plaintiff. Original release date - July 2022.

In the second episode of our four-part series on optimally managing your company's relationship with your IP law firm, Harnik Shukla, partner at Knobbe Martens, discusses the over reliance on NDAs especially among start-ups to protect their ideas and products. Original release date - July 2022.

In the first of four episodes in our special series on 'Working with Your IP Law Firm' we hear from Harnik Shukla, patent partner at Knobbe Martens. Harnik shares some best practices on leveraging the expertise of your IP counsel. Original release date - July 2022.

At the 2022 MAPLE Southern California Summer Reception, we hosted an expert panel discussion on global IP strategy examined from legal and tax perspectives. MAPLE member organizations Knobbe Martens and RSM US LLP discussed four cases culled from client experiences. Bert Hawkins, National Chair for the Global Tax Strategies Group at RSM moderates the panel. Original release date - June 2022.

"It's a whole different mindset." In part two of our Conversation on software quality assurance, Bill Klages of QA Consultants, discusses the criticality of software quality assurance for non-dormant software that is driving product 24 hours a day and the resulting heightened needs for software test coverage for applications such as autonomous vehicles that impacts the safety and security of people and assets. Original release date - June 2021.

In this episode, we speak with Bill Klages, Vice President Influencer & Partner Relations at Toronto-based software QA firm, QA Consultants, about key trends in quality assurance testing as part of agile software design and development. Original release date - June 2021.

In our second episode on the topic of "Freedom to Operate", Dan Altman, partner at IP law firm, Knobbe Martens, discusses the need for a firm to assess how much effort it wants to devote to Freedom to Operate based on it's industry, other IP right holders and the firm's own risk tolerance. Because patents and the analysis of patent infringement can be different between Canada and the U.S., separate analyses may be required. Original release date - June 2021.

In this episode, we discuss patents in the context of what is referred to as "Freedom to Operate" (FTO) with Vlad Teplitskiy, partner at leading IP law firm, Knobbe Martens. Vlad defines FTO and discusses the management of risk related to third party claims as businesses enter new international markets. Original release date - June 2021.

In part two of our Conversation with QA Consultants, Bill Klages, VP Influencer & Partner Relations, discusses how the company leverages the significant technology talent pool in Toronto through its low-overhead hybrid employee model to deliver its software quality assurance services to clients. Original release date - June 2021.

In part one of our Conversation with Bill Klages, VP Influencer & Partner Relations at Toronto-based QA Consultants, we discuss the timing of software quality assurance and the opportunity to 'shift left'. Original release date - June 2021.

In part two of our Conversation with Sem Ponnambalam, president of Ottawa and LA based cybersecurity firm, xahive, she discusses the importance of cybersecurity governance in business continuity planning in light of consumer to consumer risks associated with IoT and mobile devices. Original release date: February 2020.

In our first episode speaking with Sem Ponnambalam, president and co-founder of Ottawa and L.A. based cybersecurity firm, xahive, she profiles the exposure SMEs have to cyber breaches & the opportunity for online education to strengthen their protection. Original release date - February 2020.

In part two of our Conversation with IP law firm, Knobbe Martens, partner Vlad Teplitskiy, provides an overview of the primary types of intellectual property. Original release date - February 2020.

In the first episode of our Conversation with Knobbe Martens on IP procurement and protection, Dan Altman, partner, shares insights on how to prepare for patent protection as a business scales and some common blindspots with provisional applications. Original release date - February 2020.