Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Dany E Akakpo, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as AKAKPO, DANY E

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3672

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Analysis

AKAKPO, DANY E is a USPTO patent examiner in Tech Center 3600 and art unit 3672. The examiner has 556 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 86.7%, and a median of 790 days to allowance. The interview lift is 13.3%, showing a positive association that is smaller than the overall allowance measure.

The listed companies are Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Kubota Corporation. The listed firms are ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP, CROWELL & MORING LLP, and Davidson Kappel LLC. Counsel handling work in this art unit can use the profile’s allowance and timing data to set expectations, while the recurring automotive and equipment participants provide useful docket context.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

86.7%
Allow Rate
+34.7% vs TC avg
589
Total Applications
+13.3%
Interview Lift
790
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 556 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
27.9%
§102 Novelty
43.3%
§103 Obviousness
24.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18969262 VEHICLE LOWER PART STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18915532 VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18578807 Fastening Arrangement for Cameras Disposed in Vehicle Spoilers Final Rejection Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18883304 VEHICLE FLOOR FRAME Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18685490 IN-VEHICLE DEVICE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE Final Rejection SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18704178 INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF SIDE SILL Final Rejection JFE STEEL CORPORATION
18600626 MAT FOR BASE PLATE WITH APERTURES Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18034747 Rear underfloor structure for a motor vehicle Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18937911 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VEHICLE PANEL ARRANGEMENTS Non-Final OA Magna Exteriors Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Dany E Akakpo's allowance rate?

86.7% of resolved applications examined by Dany E Akakpo were allowed (556 resolved cases), compared with 65.2% across Art Unit 3672 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Dany E Akakpo?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Dany E Akakpo take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Dany E Akakpo took 790 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Dany E Akakpo work in?

Dany E Akakpo examines applications in Art Unit 3672 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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