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.
Spirits and Intellectual Property: Bourbon
panel member, United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Louisville, Ky., November 8, 2023
Managing IP Honors James Hayne on 2022 “Rising Stars” List
by staff writer, Attorney At Law Magazine, October 11, 2022
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.
Louisville Office Recruiting Committee, Member
Kids Cancer Alliance, Board of Directors and Chair of the Young Professionals Committee (2022-23)
cum laude
University of Florida College of Law
Certificate in Intellectual Property
Book Award in Patent Drafting & Prosecution I, Appellate Advocacy and Intellectual Property Litigation
ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Law Program
cum laude
Minor in Musical Performance
University of Florida
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society
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 (2021-25)
Managing Intellectual Property, Rising Stars (2022-24)
Securing Global Patents: U.S. "Obviousness" vs. Chinese "Inventive Step" Standards
If you or your company have developed a new technology, filing a patent application is an important step to protect your investment. However, because patent rights are territorial, it’s often necessary to file patent applications not only in the United States, but also globally. IP attorneys James Hayne takes a look at the difference between the U.S. and the Chinese systems.
Managing IP Honors James Hayne and Nick Stewart on 2024 “Rising Stars” List
Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) magazine has named Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys James Hayne and Nick Stewart to its 2024 “Rising Stars” list. This is Hayne’s third time and Stewart’s second time being honored.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Publications
Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 97 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 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 according to the publication. Additionally, 12 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 30 attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Managing IP Honors James Hayne and Nick Stewart on 2023 "Rising Stars" List
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) magazine has named Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys James Hayne and Nick Stewart to its 2023 “Rising Stars” list.
Beat the Heat with These Five Patented Ideas
Patent attorney James Hayne take a look at five patents to help beat the heat!
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 101 of its lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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."