James Hanft

James Hanft is a patent litigation attorney whose experience includes both private practice and an in-house role, primarily focused on defending against patent assertions. His tracked appearances indicate a consistent focus on the defendant side, including a recorded instance as in-house counsel in an untitled case.

In private practice, Mr. Hanft previously served as counsel for Patent Owner ComplementSoft, LLC, in the inter partes review (IPR) proceeding SAS Institute, Inc. v. ComplementSoft, LLC (IPR2013-00226) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In this role, he represented the patent owner against a challenge concerning a patent related to "graphical representations of data flows," suggesting experience with software or business method patents. This appearance demonstrates his involvement in PTAB/IPR proceedings. At the time of this IPR in December 2016, he was affiliated with Schiff Hardin LLP.

While the specific company for his current in-house counsel role is not publicly available, his practice indicates a preference for defending operating companies. He was admitted to the New York Bar in July 2014.