James Hayne
James is a Registered Patent Attorney and member of the Intellectual Property and Technology Service Group primarily located in the firm's Louisville office. His practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic. James has extensive experience prosecuting utility patent applications covering a wide range of subject matter including electronic hardware and software, consumer goods, and manufacturing equipment. James also has experience prosecuting design patent applications for ornamental products such as home goods, children’s toys, and soft goods such as bags and blankets.
Managing IP Honors James Hayne on 2022 “Rising Stars” List
by staff writer, Attorney At Law Magazine, October 11, 2022
Kids Cancer Alliance Selects James Hayne to Lead Young Professionals Committee and Serve on Board
by staff writer, Attorney at Law Magazine, September 13, 2022
Estimations and measurements of shear stresses on bed materials in erosion rate testing devices
Counseled individuals in developing and pursuing patent and trademark protection for start-up businesses.
Developed intellectual property protection strategies for a variety of companies to cover existing and upcoming product lines both in the U.S. and abroad.
Successfully invalidated a competitors overly-broad patent claims through a post-grant review proceeding conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Kids Cancer Alliance, Board of Directors and Chair of the Young Professionals Committee (2022-23)
cum laude
University of Florida College of Law
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Certificate in Intellectual Property
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Book Award in Patent Drafting & Prosecution I, Appellate Advocacy and Intellectual Property Litigation
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ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property Law
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Intellectual Property Law Program
cum laude
Minor in Musical Performance
University of Florida
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Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society
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Florida Licensed Engineering Intern
In his personal time, James enjoys reading, working on his 85 year old home, and taking hikes with his wife and Swiss mountain dog.
Best Lawyers in America®, Ones To Watch, Patent Law (2021-23)
Managing Intellectual Property, Rising Stars (2022)
Stites & Harbison Promotes Seven Attorneys
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC announced today that seven attorneys have been promoted: five to Member (Partner) and two to Counsel. The promotions are effective January 2023.
The Twelve Days of I.P. Christmas
As we come to the end of the year, the members of the Intellectual Property and Technology group at Stites & Harbison took time to reflect upon some of the amazing things that have occurred in the world of Intellectual Property. In a light-hearted review of some of our favorite finds from 2022, please enjoy our own take on the classic carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
Managing IP Honors James Hayne on 2022 "Rising Stars" List
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) magazine has named Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney James Hayne to its 2022 “Rising Stars” list.
Kids Cancer Alliance Selects James Hayne to Lead Young Professionals Committee and Serve on Board
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Kids Cancer Alliance (KCA) has selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney James Hayne as the inaugural chair of its Young Professionals Committee. As chair of this committee, Hayne will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors. His term will be one year.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 11 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 19 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 93 lawyers are included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Additionally, 11 attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 14 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
James Hayne Selected for Ignite Louisville Class of Fall 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Leadership Louisville Center has selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney James Hayne to participate in the Ignite Louisville Class of Fall 2021.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 82 lawyers are included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.