Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: EDWARDS, MARIA J

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2924

This examiner grants 95% of resolved cases

Analysis

Maria J Edwards is an examiner in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2924. She has 241 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 95.4%. This 95.4% rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 631, which is a very efficient timeline for the 241 resolved cases in this art unit.

The interview lift is 5.0%. This 5.0% lift shows that interviews provide a small increase in the already high likelihood of allowance. In Art Unit 2924, the 95.4% allowance rate and the 631 median days to allowance are key metrics for planning. The 5.0% lift is a minor factor for practitioners in Tech Center 2900.

With 241 resolved cases, the examiner's profile is well-established. The 95.4% allowance rate and the 631-day median timeline suggest a fast and highly successful prosecution process. The 5.0% interview lift further supports the use of direct communication, though the baseline success rate is already very high. These figures provide a clear picture of the procedural landscape.

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

Performance Statistics

95.4%
Allow Rate
+35.4% vs TC avg
242
Total Applications
+5.0%
Interview Lift
631
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 241 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
20.9%
§102 Novelty
1.8%
§103 Obviousness
75.5%
§112 Clarity

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