Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 29/909,292

SHOE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 03, 2023

Examiner

SCHWARTZ, SHARON HELLIG

Art Unit

2912

Tech Center

2900

Assignee

Flipsandal Licensing LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 45 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 98% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

44 granted / 45 resolved

+37.8% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 11m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§102

44.0%

+4.0% vs TC avg

§112

50.0%

+10.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 45 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 03, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 10, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/523,296

Patent D1125818

Part of shoe

1y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

35/523,041

Patent D1119260

Crampon for climbing

1y 4m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

35/523,828

Patent D1115214

Belt

1y 7m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

35/522,987

Patent D1111348

Mule

1y 4m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

29/932,484

Patent D1104435

Insole

1y 9m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

98%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+2.3%)

1y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 45 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.