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Application No. 29/989,184

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Aug 22, 2024 — continuation of D1062180

Examiner

TORRES, JEFF LENARD DELA VEGA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

Assignee

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 103 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TORRES, JEFF LENARD DELA VEGA View full profile →

Grants 97% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

100 granted / 103 resolved

+37.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

1y 10m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

88.2%

+48.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 103 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 28, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 28, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 20, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 27, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 27, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Patent D1128248

Sandal

2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

Patent D1120593

Shoe

1y 4m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

Patent D1120592

Shoe

1y 4m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

Patent D1118133

Sports shoe sole

1y 7m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

Patent D1104431

Minimalist Outsole

3y 2m 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

97%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+3.1%)

1y 10m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 103 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.