Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: AKAKPO, DANY E

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 3672 4100

This examiner grants 87% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

86.8%
Allow Rate
+26.8% vs TC avg
576
Total Applications
+12.8%
Interview Lift
787
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 539 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
28.1%
§102 Novelty
43.1%
§103 Obviousness
24.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18855765 DOOR TRIM, VEHICLE DOOR, AND ROUTING STRUCTURE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19213758 ADVANCING A TUBULAR STRING IN A WELLBORE Non-Final OA THRU TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.
18807669 Vehicle Loading or Fuel Filler Flap Module Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18915532 VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18034747 Rear underfloor structure for a motor vehicle Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18286260 Vehicle Cockpit for a Motor Vehicle Final Rejection Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
18576672 GLAZED ELEMENT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF INFRARED LIGHT RAYS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OF THIS GLAZED ELEMENT Non-Final OA SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
18600626 MAT FOR BASE PLATE WITH APERTURES Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18524237 SEAT ASSEMBLY, CUSHION, AND TOOL AND METHOD OF FORMING Non-Final OA Lear Corporation
18526097 VEHICLE WITH CUP HOLDERS Final Rejection KAWASAKI MOTORS, LTD.
18908770 VEHICLE REAR CARGO STRUCTURE Non-Final OA NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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