Senior Patent Coordinator

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our Mission:  To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. 

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

Provide support to Callaway’s Legal Department, including maintaining the department’s patent database, providing support for intellectual property matters, and other general administrative support as required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the Legal Department’s Anaqua patent docketing databases in support of all Company patents worldwide. This includes entering information such as new filings, renewal and office action dates,  allowances, abandonments, or other details requiring tracking and notifications, and generating reports.
• Correspond with foreign counsel, receive, and review incoming foreign correspondence, and docket accordingly. Communicate with foreign associates to file new applications in foreign jurisdictions. Work with foreign associates and send instructions, powers of attorney, and all necessary documents for prosecution of foreign trademark and patent applications.
• Prepare patent application documents for filing.
• Request and report patent searches.
• Prepare and distribute reports for upcoming intellectual property filing deadlines.
• Request and receive patent signature documents from inventors.
• Create, revise, proofread, compare, and finalize documents. Prepare form agreements from templates, as necessary. Prepare presentations. Upload documents to SharePoint site.
• Assist with subpoenas and other legal processes.
• Perform on-line legal research as requested.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including processing of invoices, reconciling monthly USPTO deposit account, preparing power of attorney forms, coordinating weekly download and distribution of US issued and published patents, document preparation, mail routing, and general filings.
• Organize and maintain Legal Department filing systems, file correspondence and other documents (soft and hard copies). Maintain archive database and send archived files to storage.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively work as part of a team and comfortable interacting with all levels of management.
• Able to maintain highest levels of confidentiality. Demonstrate ability to use discretion and make sound decisions.
• Capable of working independently or with minimal supervision.
• Must be proactive, highly organized, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to prepare detailed documents and create/generate reports with precise attention to detail.
• Should be resourceful and perform in a professional manner.
• Very motivated self-starter with excellent skill in MS Word. Familiar with Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint and Access a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; Paralegal certificate and related experience helpful but not required.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Anaqua docketing database a plus.
• Strong familiarity with patent docketing practices, both in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.
• Experience in corporate law environment preferred.

DE&I and EEOC:

Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.

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