Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/353,548

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3700

Priority

Jul 19, 2023 — CN 2023-21904385.5 +2 more

Examiner

BAYS, MARIE D

Art Unit

3732

Tech Center

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

Assignee

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +19.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1732 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1289 granted / 1732 resolved

+14.4% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

35 currently pending

Career history

1757

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

57.1%

+17.1% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1732 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700

Application Filed

Nov 25, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Jan 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+19.7%)

2y 4m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1732 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.