Hayes Messina Gilman & Hayes

Hayes Messina Gilman & Hayes is an intellectual property boutique firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established as an IP-focused practice, its co-founders included prominent patent litigators. The firm's size is indicated to be small, with one attorney selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. No AmLaw or Chambers ranking is reliably sourced.

The firm's patent litigation practice has historically focused on diverse technology areas, drawing on the experience of its named partners. Robert R. Gilman, a co-founder, specialized in patent litigation across various technologies, including cloud computing, networking, AI, cellular technology, database and application software, network hardware and software, GPS devices, laser printing, electrical circuitry, medical devices, and consumer products. Similarly, Paul J. Hayes, also a co-founder and a top attorney in tracked appearances, has extensive experience in patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, including cases involving computer technology, wireless communications, geo-location services, and software systems. [cite: 14, 18 (from previous search output)]

In its tracked appearance, Hayes Messina Gilman & Hayes has exclusively represented plaintiffs, with one such instance recorded. The firm appeared as counsel for the plaintiff in Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC et al. v. Apple Inc. This case involved technology related to methods and systems for feature recognition in 3D model data, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and software for identifying specific design features. The specific outcome of Marshall Feature Recognition, LLC et al. v. Apple Inc. is not reliably sourced through public records.

Information regarding a dedicated PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) or IPR (Inter Partes Review) practice for Hayes Messina Gilman & Hayes is not reliably sourced from available public information.

While the firm's authoritative data lists Paul J. Hayes and Steven J. Henry as top attorneys, public records indicate that Paul J. Hayes co-founded the firm and later joined Prince Lobel Tye LLP in 2017. [cite: 4, 14 (from previous search output)] Steven J. Henry is listed as a Shareholder at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C., with a practice encompassing intellectual property, computer, and software patents. Robert R. Gilman, another co-founder of Hayes Messina Gilman & Hayes LLC, also joined Prince Lobel Tye LLP in 2016. [cite: 4, 15 (from previous search output)] Justin Hayes is currently listed in Intellectual Property Litigation on the firm's Super Lawyers profile.