Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: BUIE-HATCHER, NICOLE M

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1725 1767 1796

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

63.9%
Allow Rate
-1.1% vs TC avg
969
Total Applications
+26.9%
Interview Lift
1132
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 964 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
13.8%
§102 Novelty
49.3%
§103 Obviousness
21.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18025413 ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE SILICONE COMPOSITION AND CURED PRODUCT Final Rejection Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
17792640 Waxing Composition and Method of Use Final Rejection 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
18006289 METHOD FOR PURIFYING A VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE POLYMER Final Rejection ARKEMA FRANCE

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