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This series of podcasts provides information about law-related topics of interest to computing professionals.

This podcast is brought to you by Computer, the flagship publication of the IEEE Computer Society.

Patent Infringement Damages

Published Date 11/4/15 4:00 PM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of his Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how patent infringement–related damages can lead to very large numbers but recent court decisions have significantly limited their size. From Computer's November 2015 issue http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2015/11/index.html.

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Legal Issues with Wearable Technology

Published Date 11/3/15 3:10 PM

Autthor Brian M. Gaff reads his Computing and the Law column, in which he talks about how the proliferation of devices that can be worn and used anywhere has raised a number of legal issues. From Computer's September 2015 issue: www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2015/09/index.html. Visit Computer: www.computer.org/computer.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: Curiouser and Curiouser!

Published Date 7/22/15 4:14 PM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of his Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how The ramifications of last yearís US Supreme Court decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International concerning software patentability have become apparent as other courts grapple with and implement that decision. From Computer's July 2015 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2015/07/index.html.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: Important IP Cases in 2015, Part Two

Published Date 6/12/15 10:00 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the second installment of a two-part series in his Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses several 2015 intellectual property cases that raise important patent, copyright, and trademark law issues. From Computer's May 2015 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2015/05/index.html.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: Important IP Cases in 2015

Published Date 3/30/15 8:16 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of his Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses several 2015 intellectual property cases that raise important patent, copyright, and trademark law issues. From Computer's April 2015 issue: www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2015/04/index.html.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: BYOD? OMG!

Published Date 2/6/15 6:42 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of his Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how bring your own device (BYOD) allows employees to bring personally owned technology to their workplaces and use it in connection with their jobs. Although this might improve productivity, it also creates risks for employers.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: IP Issues for Start-ups

Published Date 2/6/15 6:38 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of his Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses the myriad issues that most start-ups face before even opening their doors, including getting financing, hiring the right people, finding office space, and--importantly--getting the company's intellectual property under control and adequately protected.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: 3D IP

Published Date 10/2/14 1:14 PM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how as a new and evolving technology, 3D printing is subject to a murky array of intellectual property laws.

By Erica Hardison

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Computing and the Law: The Significance of Prior Art

Published Date 8/11/14 7:04 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses the significance of prior art, an understanding of which is critical whether you’re writing a patent application or embroiled in patent litigation. From Computer's August 2014 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2014/08/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

By Ben Jones

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Computing and the Law: Supreme Court IP Update

Published Date 7/29/14 11:06 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how several cases involving intellectual property were argued before the US Supreme Court in early 2014, and decisions on some have just been released. From Computer's July 2014 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2014/07/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Privacy and Big Data

Published Date 6/3/14 5:33 AM

Authors Brian M. Gaff, Heather Egan Sussman, and Jennifer Geetter provide an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which they discuss how big data's explosive growth has prompted the US government to release new reports that address the issues—particularly related to privacy—resulting from this growth. From Computer's June 2014 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2014/06/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Readers' Choice

Published Date 4/1/14 12:36 PM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he addresses questions from readers relating to intellectual property. From Computer's April 2014 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2014/04/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Contracts 101

Published Date 3/19/14 8:40 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how contract law has many nuances and typically differs between jurisdictions, but having an understanding of the fundamentals is important for anyone involved in negotiating agreements. From Computer's March 2014 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2014/03/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Intellectual Property 2013--2014

Published Date 1/24/14 2:57 PM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses recent intellectual property court cases, particularly regarding patent and copyright law.

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Computing and the Law: Corporate Risks from Social Media

Published Date 1/17/14 4:57 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how social media has expanded the ability of people to interact and share information, but without appropriate guidelines, a company might encounter trouble in cyberspace. From Computer's January 2014 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2014/01/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Legal Careers for Engineers?

Published Date 12/5/13 6:58 AM

Authors Brian M. Gaff and Judy St. John provide an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which they discuss how engineers thinking about a career change should consider opportunities available to them as lawyers, patent agents, and expert witnesses. From Computer's December 2013 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2013/12/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Law: So, You Want to Start a Software Company?

Published Date 9/30/13 5:55 AM

Authors Brian M. Gaff and Greg Hendershott provide an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which they discuss that although bringing that new app to market sounds exciting, doing so without addressing common start-up issues will make the process more difficult than it needs to be. From Computer's October 2013 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2013/10/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: Working with Your Legal Department

Published Date 8/26/13 10:22 AM

Authors Brian M. Gaff and Alyssa Harvey Dawson provide an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which they discuss that although communication between engineers and lawyers can be less than ideal, improving it has far-reaching benefits and can help companies avoid risk.

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Computing and the Law: Ten Things to Know about Applying for Non-US Patents

Published Date 8/5/13 7:30 AM

Authors Brian M. Gaff and Joanna M. Dombrowski provide an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which they discuss how knowing the key factors to consider for non-US patents can help inventors extend the scope of protection. From Computer's August 2013 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2013/08/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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Computing and the Law: The Troll under the Bridge

Published Date 6/26/13 6:58 AM

Author Brian M. Gaff provides an audio recording of the Computing and the Law column, in which he discusses how patent owners who donít make, use, or sell their own patented technology but instead sue others for infringement are sometimes called non-practicing entities (NPEs) or--more derisively--"trolls.î From Computer's July 2013 issue: http://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2013/07/index.html. Visit Computer: http://www.computer.org/computer.

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About the Speakers

Brian Gaff Brian M. Gaff, a partner at the McDermott Will & Emery law firm, is a senior member of IEEE. Contact him at bgaff@mwe.com.

Judy St. John is a managing director at the Major, Lindsey, & Africa legal search firm. Contact her at jstjohn@mlaglobal.com.

Greg Hendershott founded Cakewalk and was its CEO for 25 years until retiring from the company in 2012. Contact him at www.greghendershott.com or greghendershott@gmail.com.

Alyssa Harvey Dawson is Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Global Intellectual Property at Harman International Industries, Inc. Contact her at alyssa.harveydawson@harman.com.

Joanna M. Dombroski is a patent counsel at the Global Patent Operation of General Electric Company. Contact her at joanna.m.dombrowski@ge.com.

Ralph A. Loren is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at rloren@edwardswildman.com.

Peter J. Cuomo is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at pcuomo@edwardswildman.com.

Stephen G. Huggard is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at shuggard@edwardswildman.com.

Gregory W. Carey is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at gcarey@edwardswildman.com.

Gareth Dickson is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at gdickson@edwardswildman.com.

Timothy P. Van Dyck is a partner at the Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP law firm and is Co-Chair of the Firm's Labor and Employment Group. Contact him at tvandyck@edwardswildman.com.

Elizabeth A. Peters is an associate at the Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP law firm and is a member of the Firm's Labor and Employment Group. Contact her at epeters@edwardswildman.com.

Amy M. DeCloux is an associate at the Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP law firm. Contact her at adecloux@edwardswildman.com.

Karl P. Fryzel is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP law firm. Contact him at kfryzel@edwardswildman.com.

Brian P. Murphy is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at bmurphy@edwardswildman.com.

Christine A. Dudzik is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact her at cdudzik@edwardswildman.com.

Lisa Swiszcz is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact her at lswiszcz@edwardswildman.com.

Kenneth Choy is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at kchoy@edwardswildman.com.

Jamie Chan is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact her at jchan@edwardswildman.com.

Richard N. Kimball is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at rkimball@edwardswildman.com.

Jill M. Hanson is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact her at jhanson@edwardswildman.com.

Gregory J. Ploussios is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer and co-chair of the firm's Technology Practice Group. Contact him at gploussios@edwardswildman.com.
Thomas J. Smedinghoff is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at tsmedinghoff@edwardswildman.com.
Socheth Sor is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact her at ssor@edwardswildman.com.

Elizabeth A. Spinney is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact her at espinney@edwardswildman.com.
Gabriel J. McCool is an associate at Edwards Wildman Palmer. Contact him at gmccool@edwardswildman.com.

Catherine J. Toppin, a patent counsel at the Global Patent Operation of General Electric, is a member of IEEE. Contact her at catherine.toppin@ge.com.

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