David N. Fogg, founding member of Fogg & Powers LLC, is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of telecommunications, computer hardware and software, semiconductor processing and electronic circuits. David's practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, opinions, client counseling and litigation support. David was named a Super Lawyer in the Minnesota legal community by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine in 2002, 2003, and 2004. David was also identified as among the top 40 IP attorneys in Minnesota in 2003.

In April 2000, David launched the Twin Cities-based firm of Fogg Slifer and Polglaze (FSP). During his time with FSP, David developed a client base that fueled the growth of FSP from the three original attorneys to twelve attorneys and a ten-person support staff. Prior to his experience with FSP, David was an officer with the Minneapolis- based firm of Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner & Kluth.

Previously, David practiced as in-house patent counsel for AT&T Bell Laboratories in Whippany, New Jersey supporting the wireless telecommunications portion of AT&T Network Systems Division (now part of Lucent Technologies). He also practiced with the intellectual property section of Houston-based Baker & Botts, L.L.P., where his practice was divided between intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution.

David earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Boston University, summa cum laude, and his law degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School, magna cum laude. He is admitted to practice law in Minnesota, Utah, and Texas and is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the American Bar Association, and the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association.

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Jon M. Powers is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of electrical and electronic technologies, including telecommunications devices and systems and computer software and hardware. Recently, Jon was named a Rising Star in the Minnesota legal community by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine.

Prior to joining Fogg & Powers, Jon was a Senior Intellectual Property Attorney at ADC Telecommunications, Inc., a telecommunications company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. While at ADC, Jon focused on intellectual property portfolio management, intellectual property litigation, and agreements relating to intellectual property including licensing and development agreements. Also, Jon handled the intellectual property aspects of several large acquisitions and divestitures while at ADC.

Prior to working at ADC, Jon practiced in the Minneapolis office of Fish and Richardson, PC, and the Intellectual Property Group at Faegre and Benson.

Jon earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota and his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School. While at Michigan Law School, Jon was a Contributing Editor of the Michigan Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif.

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Scott V. Lundberg is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of electrical, electronic and mechanical technologies.

Prior to joining Fogg & Powers, Scott practiced at the Minneapolis-based intellectual property firm Fogg Slifer Polglaze Leffert & Jay. His areas of practice included electrical and electronic technologies such as semiconductor fabrication and memory devices. Prior to joining Fogg Slifer Polglaze Leffert & Jay, Scott served as a District Court Judge in the Court of Central Jurisdiction on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. Scott continues to provide special magistrate services for the Court of Appeals of the Court of Central Jurisdiction. Registered as a patent attorney since 1996, he has represented numerous independent inventors in patent prosecution matters relating to the mechanical and electrical arts.

Scott earned his bachelor's degree in physics from St. Cloud State University, concentrating in electronics and optics. He received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, served as a research assistant for Professor Carl Moy and won the intra-school section of the Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association.

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J. Patrick Kendrick is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of electrical and electronic technologies.

Prior to joining Fogg & Powers, Patrick served as a principal engineer for the Nuclear Division of Florida Power and Light Company. Stationed at the St. Lucie nuclear power plant, Patrick's primary responsibilities included reactor control systems and process instrumentation, radiation monitoring systems, high voltage power distribution systems, and the emergency diesel generators. He is registered as professional engineer in the State of Florida (currently inactive status). While in law school, he served as a law clerk for the U.S. Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, in Portland , Oregon .

Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of South Florida , concentrating in control systems. He also holds a master of business administration from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Patrick received his law degree, cum laude, from the Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland , Oregon . While at Lewis & Clark, Patrick was a Research Editor and Recent Developments Editor for the Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law (now the Lewis & Clark Law Review) and was twice published by the journal. He was a semi-finalist in the intraschool appellate advocacy competition and selected to represent the school at the northwest regional appellate advocacy competition. Patrick is admitted to practice law in Minnesota , and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

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Richard J. Moura is a registered patent attorney and has practiced in the electrical, electronic and electromechanical technology areas, including mobile communications, satellite communications, computer hardware and software, semiconductor processing and circuits, optics, cable television, and signal encryption and decryption. Richard’s practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, legal opinions, and litigation support.

Prior to joining Fogg & Powers, Richard practiced law with the Dallas-based intellectual property groups of Baker Botts L.L.P. and Jenkens and Gilchrist, P.C. Prior to that, Richard was an intellectual property litigator with Banner, Birch, McKie and Beckett, a Washington, D.C. intellectual property boutique. Before he became an attorney, Richard was a supervisory electronics engineer with a U.S. government agency for 14 years, with responsibility for investigations of Department of Defense space communication programs.

Richard earned his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, with distinction, from the University of Rhode Island. He earned his law degree from the Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C. Richard is admitted to practice law in Texas, Washington, D.C. and Rhode Island. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, the Texas, District of Columbia and Rhode Island State Bar Associations, and the academic honors societies of Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu.

Jay A. Wahlquist is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of electrical and electronic technologies.

While in law school, Jay served as a law clerk with Utah Legal Services in Provo, Utah. At Utah Legal Services, he performed legal research regarding welfare benefits and family law, prepared various court briefs, and translated legal documents into Spanish. Jay was also a law clerk with Fogg & Powers where he prepared patent applications and appeal briefs regarding electrical and electronic technologies. Jay has been a registered patent agent since 2004.

Jay earned his bachelor's degree in Physics from Brigham Young University while obtaining a minor in Mathematics and Spanish. He received his law degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School. At Brigham Young University, he served as a research assistant for Professor James Rasband in the area of natural resources law. Jay was also a Senior Editor for the International Law and Management Review and was published by the review. He is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and is a member of the American Bar Association.

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Gregory M. Taylor is a registered patent attorney with extensive experience in patent application preparation, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, trademarks, client counseling, and opinions related to patentability, infringement, and validity. Greg has practiced in a variety of technology areas, including semiconductor and micromachine devices and fabrication techniques, optical thin films and interference pigments, telecommunication components, optical and laser devices, aerospace control systems, medical devices, pharmaceutical compositions and delivery systems, fuels technology and air pollution control techniques, automotive safety devices, industrial chemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Prior to joining Fogg & Powers, Greg practiced with the Salt Lake City intellectual property law firm Workman Nydegger where he was a shareholder. While at Workman Nydegger, he focused on client counseling, opinion work related to various technologies, and patent application preparation and prosecution for a variety of clients. Prior to that, Greg practiced with the Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould.

Greg earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Brigham Young University. He earned his law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, where he was a member of the Board of Advocates (Moot Court). During law school, Greg participated in the National Tax Moot Court Competition in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition related to intellectual property law.

Greg is admitted to practice law in the federal and state courts of Minnesota and Utah, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Intellectual Property Law Section of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Minnesota State Bar Association.

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Aaron W. Pederson is a registered patent attorney practicing in the areas of electrical, electronic, and mechanical technologies.

While in law school, Aaron externed in-house with Corning Inc. in Corning, New York performing product clearance, patent licensing support, and preparation of patent applications.  Aaron also served as a patent intern with the Minneapolis-based law firm of Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner & Kluth.  At Schwegman, Aaron prepared patent applications, and performed patent valuation and due diligence for buying and selling patents.  Prior to Schwegman, Aaron served as a law clerk for Manchester, New Hampshire-based Bourque and Associates, where he prosecuted patent applications and prepared various legal memoranda.

Prior to law school, Aaron served as an engineering intern with 3M Co. in St. Paul supporting the Software, Electrical, and Mechanical Systems divisions (SEMS).  Aaron also worked as an engineering intern at Polaris Industries in Roseau, Minnesota.

Aaron earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth, cum luade, while obtaining minors in Mathematics and Computer Science.  He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, cum laude, and served as a research assistant to Professor Craig S. Jepson in the areas of patent prosecution and litigation.  Aaron is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and is a member of the American Bar Association.

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