Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: DOUBRAVA, JOHN A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3763 3771 3783

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

76.7%
Allow Rate
+6.7% vs TC avg
334
Total Applications
+26.9%
Interview Lift
1131
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 309 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
20.1%
§102 Novelty
46.4%
§103 Obviousness
27.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18018976 CATHETER SHAFT WITH TAPERED INNER DIAMETER FOR IMPROVED FLOW RATE Final Rejection Canon U.S.A., Inc.
18628418 Learning Auto Phaco Phacoemulsification Mode for Ophthalmic Surgery Non-Final OA JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC.
18117032 Non-Integrated Catheter and Extension Set System and Methods for Collection of a Blood Culture Sample Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company
18100220 Protective Cap for Preventing Contamination of a Needle-Free Connector Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company

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