Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 29/962,481

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Examiner

NELSON, THORNTON C

Art Unit

Tech Center

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

Assignee

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 432 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NELSON, THORNTON C View full profile →

Grants 95% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

412 granted / 432 resolved

+35.4% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

5 currently pending

Career history

436

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§112

86.6%

+46.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 432 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

35/518,206

Patent D1125813

Shoe sole

3y 1m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

35/523,663

Patent D1120602

Shoe sole

1y 8m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

29/928,606

Patent D1106655

SHOE MIDSOLE PERIPHERY

1y 10m to grant Granted Dec 23, 2025

29/905,422

Patent D1104433

Shoe Sole

2y 1m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

29/944,734

Patent D1105203

PTZ camera

1y 6m to grant Granted Dec 09, 2025

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

95%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+4.8%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 432 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.