Counsel

Registered U.S. Patent Attorney

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.

Recent Assignments

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.

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Firm Leadership

Louisville Office Recruiting Committee, Member

Memberships

Kentucky Bar Association

Louisville Bar Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Community Involvement

Kids Cancer Alliance, Board of Directors and Chair of the Young Professionals Committee (2022-23)

Education

J.D.,

2013

cum laude

University of Florida College of Law

Org / Honor

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

B.S., Civil Engineering,

2010

cum laude

Minor in Musical Performance

University of Florida

Org / Honor

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society

Florida Licensed Engineering Intern

More Than Stites & Harbison

In his personal time, James enjoys reading, working on his 85 year old home, and taking hikes with his wife and Swiss mountain dog.

Accolades

Best Lawyers in America®, Ones To Watch, Patent Law (2021-25)

Managing Intellectual Property, Rising Stars (2022-24)