Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Xanthia C Cunningham, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CUNNINGHAM, XANTHIA C

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2800 2815 2835 2841 2846

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

CUNNINGHAM, XANTHIA C is assigned to Tech Center 2800 and art unit 2800. The profile records 764 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 84.2%, and a median of 787 days to allowance. Interviews are associated with an 8.8% lift, indicating that examiner discussion may provide a useful supplement to written prosecution efforts.

The listed companies are Apple Inc., Lenovo (United States) Inc., and Inventec Corporation. The listed firms are Anova Law Group, PLLC, KENEALY VAIDYA LLP, and Maschoff Brennan. The combination of substantial case volume and comparatively shorter recorded timing supports proactive planning around claim scope, response sequencing, and potential interview use.

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

Performance Statistics

84.2%
Allow Rate
+16.2% vs TC avg
775
Total Applications
+8.8%
Interview Lift
787
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 764 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
30.2%
§102 Novelty
51.2%
§103 Obviousness
12.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18762491 Electronic Devices With Flexible Displays Final Rejection Apple Inc.
19015353 CONNECTION DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Lenovo (Beijing) Limited
19023128 RETENTION MECHANISIM FOR MEMORY MODULES Non-Final OA Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
19216709 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION UNIT Non-Final OA YAZAKI CORPORATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Xanthia C Cunningham's allowance rate?

84.2% of resolved applications examined by Xanthia C Cunningham were allowed (764 resolved cases), compared with 69.7% across Art Unit 2800 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Xanthia C Cunningham?

This examiner's interview lift is +8.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Xanthia C Cunningham take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Xanthia C Cunningham took 787 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Xanthia C Cunningham work in?

Xanthia C Cunningham examines applications in Art Unit 2800 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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