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Robert Hayden

Partner

Intellectual Property
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Santa Barbara

Areas of Focus:

EDUCATION

Santa Clara University

J.D.

University of Washington

M.S. Materials Science and Engineering

University of California, Berkeley

B.S. Material Science and Engineering

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  • Royse Law

    ADMISSIONS

  • State of California
  • Supreme Court of California
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

    Languages

  • English

Robert Hayden is a patent and trademark attorney specializing in medical devices, materials and processes, particularly as they relate to semiconductors, LEDs, and disk drives, cleantech, robotics, agtech, and consumer devices. He regularly prepares and prosecutes patent applications for established corporations and start-ups, advises on portfolio development, and prepares opinion letters. Mr. Hayden also advises on, and assists with, trademark procurement.  He holds a B.S. and an M.S., both in Materials Science and Engineering, and gained work experience in start-ups in biomaterials and disk drives before earning a law degree from Santa Clara University. Mr. Hayden has been a practicing patent attorney since 2000.

PUBLICATIONS

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Driving Innovation: Which Pathway is Ideal and How to Succeed in Taking Your Idea From Conception to Bedside?,” Orthopedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 17, 2025.

EDUCATION

Santa Clara University

J.D.

University of Washington

M.S. Materials Science and Engineering

University of California, Berkeley

B.S. Material Science and Engineering

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

  • Royse Law

    ADMISSIONS

  • State of California
  • Supreme Court of California
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

    Languages

  • English