Atty. John D. Haynes
John Haynes is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law. His practice focuses on patent litigation involving complex technology in the fields of telecommunications, wireless devices, electronics, semiconductor design, computer software and computer networks.
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John D. Haynes is a patent and ip attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1999) and Florida State University (BS, 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Atlanta) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Haynes is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group who counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property law
- His practice focuses on patent litigation involving complex technology in the fields of telecommunications, wireless devices, electronics, semiconductor design, computer software and computer networks
- Mr. Haynes has tried numerous cases in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and has litigated patent cases in district and appellate courts throughout the country
- He also has extensive experience litigating patent cases involving standard essential patents subject to RAND or FRAND obligations both in the ITC and district courts
- Mr. Haynes was named the “2015 IP Litigator of the Year” in Georgia by ManagingIP magazine and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for intellectual property in 2014 and 2015, by ManagingIP magazine as an “IPStar” in 2014 and 2015, and byGeorgia Super Lawyers magazine as a “Rising Star” 2009–13
- Mr. Haynes holds a degree in electrical engineering, is registered to practice before the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office and is experienced in the preparation and prosecution of patents in the electrical, mechanical and computer sciences fields
- He has also handled inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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