Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: CALLAWAY, SPENCER THOMAS

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3643

This examiner grants 36% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

36.2%
Allow Rate
-15.8% vs TC avg
156
Total Applications
+16.5%
Interview Lift
971
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 116 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
15.8%
§102 Novelty
58.6%
§103 Obviousness
24.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18910145 PLANT EMERGENCE MONITORING SYSTEMS Non-Final OA Deere & Company
18984004 METHOD FOR ACCELERATING PLANT CROP CYCLE Final Rejection Monsanto Technology LLC

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