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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: ARK, DARREN W

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3643 3647

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

56.3%
Allow Rate
+4.3% vs TC avg
1,469
Total Applications
+64.5%
Interview Lift
1031
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1426 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
25.6%
§102 Novelty
38.5%
§103 Obviousness
31.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18460011 SENSOR FOR A WIRELESS ANIMAL TRAP DETECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Woodstream Corporation
17323416 Remote Monitoring Of Live Catch Rodent Traps Final Rejection Woodstream Corporation
17316606 SENSOR FOR A WIRELESS ANIMAL TRAP DETECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Woodstream Corporation
19264696 PEST CONTROL SYSTEM AND CROP PRODUCTION METHOD Non-Final OA NICHIA CORPORATION
18828448 FLYING INSECT ATTRACTION STATION Non-Final OA ECOLAB USA INC.
18367290 FISHING INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, FISHING REEL, FISHING ROD, AND FISHING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM Non-Final OA Shimano Inc.

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