Catherine A. Callahan
Associate
* Not admitted in South Carolina
- Greenville, SC
- (864) 271-1592
- ccallahan@dority-manning.com
What you should know about me:
I strive to help clients protect, manage, and maximize the value of their intellectual property portfolios. My practice focuses on developing strategic patent protection tailored to clients’ technologies and business objectives. With a background in chemistry, I draw on my technical foundation to understand complex technologies, communicate with inventors, and develop innovative patenting strategies.
- Known for being kind and a true “open book”
- Self-taught quilter
- Honored with the 2025 Samuel S. Dargan Award from Indiana University Maurer School of Law for outstanding dedication to the Black Law Students Association and the broader legal community.
Catherine’s Experience
Catherine provides comprehensive patent prosecution services for clients advancing innovations across the chemical arts and related technologies. Her technical subject matter expertise spans a diverse range of complex fields, including polymers, advanced coatings, additive manufacturing, medical devices, internal combustion engines, and next-generation battery technologies and systems.
Before to joining Dority & Manning, Catherine gained experience at an Am Law 100 firm. Her work across both foundational chemical arts and interdisciplinary mechanical systems gives her a well-rounded perspective on securing commercially meaningful protection.
Catherine is collaborative, intentional, and easy to work with. She blends technical rigor with an open, transparent communication style and takes the time to understand her clients’ business objectives. This approach allows her to deliver clear, practical advice that makes navigating the patent landscape a seamless, collaborative experience.
Sectors
Catherine focuses on the following sectors:
Practice Areas
Background & Credentials
Education
- Indiana University Bloomington (B.S., Chemistry with minor in Environmental Science (2018)
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2021)
Admissions
- Indiana
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Activities
- Kids’ Voice of Indiana
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Plager Inn of Court
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
Honors & Awards
- Samuel S. Dargan Award 2025
- Pro Bono Honor Roll 2022-2025
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