Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 29/945,978

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Examiner

WATKINS, JENNIFER L

Art Unit

Tech Center

Acushnet Company

Assignee

ACUSHNET Company

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 590 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WATKINS, JENNIFER L View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

470 granted / 590 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

592

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§102

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§112

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 590 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 15, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 14, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

35/524,032

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1y 0m to grant Granted Jan 20, 2026

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2y 2m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.7%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 590 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.