Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: BERNS, DANIEL J

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1734 1736 1771 1793

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

73.0%
Allow Rate
+8.0% vs TC avg
839
Total Applications
+34.3%
Interview Lift
976
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 823 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.1%
§101 Eligibility
19.9%
§102 Novelty
38.3%
§103 Obviousness
31.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18603579 CATALYST PELLETS THAT INCLUDE POLYGONAL PRISMATIC BODIES, PACKED BED REACTORS INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS FOR HYDROPROCESSING UTILIZING THE SAME Final Rejection Saudi Arabian Oil Company

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