Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Katherine A Christy, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CHRISTY, KATHERINE A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1712 1715 1784 1787 2834 3795

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

CHRISTY, KATHERINE A has resolved 362 cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1712. The allowance rate is 75.4%, and the median time to allowance is 895 days. The outcome record shows allowance in a clear majority of resolved cases, with a median timeline that is shorter than many extended prosecution records.

The interview lift is 34.2%, indicating that interviews may provide meaningful value when aligned with claim amendments or arguments. The leading companies are thyssenkrupp AG, Posco Co. Ltd., and Seiko Epson Corporation. The leading firms are Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (WA), RMCK Law Group, PLC, and Anova Law Group, PLLC. Counsel may reasonably prioritize interview preparation while preserving momentum through written responses.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

75.4%
Allow Rate
+5.4% vs TC avg
392
Total Applications
+34.2%
Interview Lift
895
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 362 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
10.6%
§102 Novelty
53.8%
§103 Obviousness
29.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19066821 EBC WITH IMPROVED TGO AND SILICON-BASED BONDCOAT Non-Final OA General Electric Company
19120431 REFRACTORY COMPONENTS FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING CHAMBER Non-Final OA Lam Research Corporation
18994758 STEEL SHEET FOR HOT PRESSING, HOT-PRESSED MEMBER, AND HOT-PRESSED MEMBER PRODUCTION METHOD Final Rejection JFE STEEL CORPORATION
18873096 TEMPER-PASSED, HOT-DIPPED STEEL SHEET Non-Final OA ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG
18696630 METHOD FOR TEMPER ROLLING A STEEL SHEET, TEMPER-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURED THEREFROM Non-Final OA Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG
18780569 SURFACE MODIFIED SUBSTRATES AND RELATED METHODS Non-Final OA ENTEGRIS, INC.
18875631 STEEL SHEET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR Final Rejection POSCO CO., LTD
18723234 NON-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME Non-Final OA POSCO Co., Ltd
18845475 COMPONENT OF A CAR OR MOTORCYCLE COMPRISING A TITANIA-BASED COATING Non-Final OA Brembo S.p.A.
18961422 ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA Hyundai Steel Company
18720159 STEEL SHEET FOR HOT PRESSING AND HOT-STAMPED PART MANUFACTURED USING SAME Final Rejection Hyundai Steel Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Katherine A Christy's allowance rate?

75.4% of resolved applications examined by Katherine A Christy were allowed (362 resolved cases), compared with 43.3% across Art Unit 1712 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Katherine A Christy?

This examiner's interview lift is +34.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Katherine A Christy take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Katherine A Christy took 895 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Katherine A Christy work in?

Katherine A Christy examines applications in Art Unit 1712 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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