Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Kelly A Custer, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as CUSTER, KELLY A

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2937 2938

This examiner grants 100% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kelly A. Custer examines cases in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2937, with 15 resolved cases. The data shows a 100.0% allowance rate and a median time to allowance of 1162 days. The interview lift is 0.0%, which is common in design patent units where the baseline success rate is already absolute.

The primary company on her docket is Calzaturificio S C A R P A S P A, represented by The Belles Group, P.C. With 15 cases resolved, the 100.0% allowance rate indicates a highly favorable environment for applicants. The 1162 day median pendency provides a clear timeline for those seeking design protection in this art unit. While the 0.0% interview lift suggests that oral arguments have not been necessary to achieve success, practitioners should remain prepared for standard prosecution steps. This small but consistent data set points to a predictable path for the 15 applications processed so far.

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

Performance Statistics

100.0%
Allow Rate
+40.0% vs TC avg
16
Total Applications
+0.0%
Interview Lift
1162
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 15 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
20.0%
§102 Novelty
20.0%
§103 Obviousness
53.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35526635 Buckle Non-Final OA CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kelly A Custer's allowance rate?

100.0% of resolved applications examined by Kelly A Custer were allowed (15 resolved cases), compared with 99.8% across Art Unit 2937 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kelly A Custer?

This examiner's interview lift is +0.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kelly A Custer take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kelly A Custer took 1,162 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kelly A Custer work in?

Kelly A Custer examines applications in Art Unit 2937 in Tech Center 2900.

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