Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 29/990,001

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2900

Examiner

TORRES, JEFF LENARD DELA VEGA

Art Unit

2912

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

2900

Application Filed

Apr 04, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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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.