Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: CHAPEL, DEREK S

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1781 2844 2872

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

70.2%
Allow Rate
+2.2% vs TC avg
1,015
Total Applications
+21.9%
Interview Lift
1038
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 991 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
24.0%
§102 Novelty
45.5%
§103 Obviousness
20.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18778855 DIRECT-WRITE LASER-ASSISTED ALTERING OF METASURFACES Non-Final OA University of Rochester
18698779 CAMERA ARRANGEMENT, METHOD FOR DESIGNING A CURVATURE OF A COVER, AND COVER FOR A CAMERA ARRANGEMENT Non-Final OA VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH

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