Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: AVIGAN, ADAM JOSEPH

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3739 3794

This examiner grants 44% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

43.8%
Allow Rate
-26.2% vs TC avg
484
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
1515
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
18.1%
§102 Novelty
45.4%
§103 Obviousness
25.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17671933 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION Non-Final OA PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION
17220686 THERAPEUTIC ANIMAL HARNESS SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Z DESIGN, INC.
17403043 Managing Patient Body Temperature Using Endovascular Heat Exchange in Combination With Body Surface Heat Exchange Non-Final OA ZOLL Circulation, Inc.
17582262 APPARATUS FOR CREATION OF INJECTABLE SLURRY Non-Final OA Brixton Biosciences, Inc.
17384501 SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING INELASTIC COMPONENTS TO A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO APPLY COMPRESSIVE AND THERMAL THERAPY Final Rejection HYPERICE IP SUBCO, LLC

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