Larrin Bergman is a native of Jud, North Dakota. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from North Dakota State University, and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota (with distinction). Prior to attending law school, Larrin worked as design engineer for Beamco in Oslo, Minnesota, where he developed parts for ATV's, personal watercraft, and snowmobiles. While in law school, Larrin won best brief in the moot court competition. He also spent a semester studying international comparative law at the University of Oslo in Oslo, Norway. More about Larrin Bergman E-mail: lbergman@kinney.com   David L. Buck received his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was Vice President of the Intellectual Property Law Society and on the Editorial Board of the Marquette Intellectual Law Property Law Review.  Prior to law school, David earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (summa cum laude) from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.  Prior to working at Kinney & Lange, David was a Legal Clerk for Johnson Controls, Inc., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked closely with outside counsel regarding aspects of Johnson Control's intellectual property.  He also worked for the United States Forest Products Laboratory, in Madison, Wisconsin, as a General Engineer where he designed and implemented solutions for scientists, conducted research and testing on wood plastic composites, and supported development and implementation of several major projects.  David also spent a number of summers as a Deckboss for the Meredith Charlene based out of Dillingham, Alaska, where he supervised all functions on deck of the commercial fishing vessel, trained other personnel, and was responsible for the safety of employees.  Since graduating from law school in 2007, David has focused his practice primarily on patent prosecution and product clearance and patentability. David has experience with a variety of technologies including HVAC systems and components, medical devices, electrical systems & components, fire & security solutions, aircraft propulsion systems, wind turbines, business methods, manufacturing and repair processes, and other mechanical and electronic devices. David is licensed to practice in front of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the Supreme Court of the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota. In his spare time, David is an avid world traveler, a certified diver, and enjoys basketball, and skiing. More about David L. Buck E-mail: dbuck@kinney.com Michael A. Collins graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. During his undergraduate study, he worked as a computer consultant for the University’s Computer-Aided Engineering department, and interned at Alliant Techsystems as a production engineer.  Michael graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2004.    Since law school, Michael has worked at Kinney & Lange where his practice emphasizes patent prosecution.  He has experience in technologies ranging from semiconductor fabrication, power circuits (e.g., power supplies), power generation/distribution systems, energy storage devices (e.g., batteries), software, wireless networks, sensor technology, and aircraft engines.  Michael is licensed to practice by the Minnesota Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. In his spare time, Mike enjoys coaching youth baseball, playing golf, and spending time with his family. More about Michael A. Collins E-mail: macollins@kinney.com  Brian T. Craggs received Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering and in Materials Science from the University of Michigan, and his Juris Doctor (magna cum laude) from the University of Minnesota Law School.  Prior to working at Kinney & Lange, Brian worked as a Research Assistant at Southwestern University School of Law, in Los Angeles, California, and as a Student Attorney for the Innocence Project of Minnesota.  He also worked as an Outage Coordinator and Facility Planner for Great Lakes Gas Transmission Co. (now a subsidiary of TransCanada Corporation), in Troy, Michigan, as well as a Laboratory Engineer for Rouge Steel Corporation in Dearborn, Michigan. In his spare time, Brian enjoys bicycling, golf, fantasy football, and spending time with his wife, son, and their dog. More about Brian T. Craggs E-mail: bcraggs@kinney.com