Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ATALA, JAMIE JO

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2400 2483 2484 2486 2615 2621

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jamie Jo Atala is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2400. With 231 resolved cases, the data provides a clear picture of her prosecution style. The allowance rate of 48.5 percent shows that a significant portion of applications reach a grant, while others are abandoned. This balanced rate suggests that outcomes are highly dependent on the specifics of each case. The median time to allowance is 1649 days, which is a lengthy period for applicants to manage.

The interview lift of 35.6 percent is a significant finding for practitioners. This figure suggests that engaging in an interview can substantially increase the probability of an allowance compared to the 48.5 percent base rate. For the 231 resolved cases, the 1649-day median is a key metric for setting expectations regarding the speed of prosecution. The 35.6 percent lift suggests that verbal advocacy is a particularly effective strategy for overcoming rejections in Art Unit 2400. Applicants should factor both the 1649-day timeline and the lift into their prosecution plans.

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

Performance Statistics

48.5%
Allow Rate
-13.5% vs TC avg
240
Total Applications
+35.6%
Interview Lift
1649
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 231 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

11.8%
§101 Eligibility
16.1%
§102 Novelty
65.9%
§103 Obviousness
3.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18577079 Identification of Facial Expression of Head-Mountable Display Wearer Final Rejection Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
19008083 SINGLE ML/AI MODEL ON MULTIPLE ULTRASOUND PLATFORMS AND FOR MULTIPLE SCANNING MODES Non-Final OA GE Precision Healthcare LLC
18978116 Generating synthetic images Non-Final OA Bayer Aktiengesellschaft

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