Deb Bulmer is a paralegal with the firm.  More information is forthcoming. Email: dabulmer@kinney.com Kathy Rieper has over thirty years experience in the field of intellectual property, beginning as a legal secretary involved in patent, trademark, copyright and litigation matters, both foreign and domestic. Kathy joined Kinney & Lange in October 1978 as a legal secretary. Kathy helped to establish Kinney & Lange's International Department, and presently serves as a paralegal specializing in the processing and maintenance of foreign patent matters. She regularly attends the annual World Intellectual Property Organization Advanced Seminars for Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Administrators at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. For several years Kathy was the professional staff recruitment coordinator at the firm. She enjoys tennis, sailing, music and the arts, movies, outdoor concerts, fireworks, books and travel. E-mail: ktrieper@kinney.com