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 News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

Spirits and Intellectual Property: Bourbon

panel member, United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), Louisville, Ky., November 8, 2023

Beat the Heat with These Five Patented Ideas

Managing IP Honors James Hayne on 2022 “Rising Stars” List

by staff writer, Attorney At Law Magazine, October 11, 2022

PTAB Axes Bulk Of Possible Cancer Treatment Patent In PGR

One For the Money: Supreme Court Holds the Single-Entity Rule

Estimations and measurements of shear stresses on bed materials in erosion rate testing devices

ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, November 1, 2012
Recent Assignments
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
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 (2021-24)

Managing Intellectual Property, Rising Stars (2022-24)

Hayne Ones To Watch2024
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Press Releases

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.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC October 16, 2024
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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.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 16, 2024
Press Releases

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.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC October 10, 2023
Client Alerts

Beat the Heat with These Five Patented Ideas

Patent attorney James Hayne take a look at five patents to help beat the heat!

by James Hayne September 21, 2023
Press Releases

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®.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 24, 2023
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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.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC January 06, 2023
Client Alerts

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."

by Joel T. Beres , Jeffrey A. Haeberlin , James Hayne , Thomas J. Mihill (TJ), B. Aaron Schulman , Gary N. Stewart (Nick), and Patrick M. Torre December 14, 2022
Press Releases

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.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC October 11, 2022