Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: EDWARDS, MARK

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2621 2624

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mark Edwards examines applications in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2621. He has 729 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 76.3%. This 76.3% rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 698, which is an efficient timeline for the 729 resolved cases in this art unit.

The interview lift is 13.3%. This 13.3% lift indicates that interviews are a beneficial strategy, providing a notable increase in the likelihood of allowance. In Art Unit 2621, the 76.3% allowance rate and the 698 median days to allowance are key metrics for planning. The 13.3% lift is a significant factor for practitioners in Tech Center 2600.

With 729 resolved cases, the examiner's profile is well-established. The 76.3% allowance rate and the 698-day median timeline suggest a fast and successful prosecution process. The 13.3% interview lift further supports the use of direct communication to resolve issues. These figures provide a clear picture of the procedural landscape for applicants working with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

76.3%
Allow Rate
+14.3% vs TC avg
749
Total Applications
+13.3%
Interview Lift
699
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 731 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
27.3%
§102 Novelty
56.9%
§103 Obviousness
14.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19379531 EYE MODEL ENROLLMENT Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
19224830 Maintaining User Representation Appearance during Device Removal Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
19206154 DISPLAY PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
19230653 AUGMENTED REALITY HEADSET WITH VARIED OPACITY FOR NAVIGATED ROBOTIC SURGERY Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
18837892 CONNECTOR Non-Final OA SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
19128147 SELF-LUMINOUS DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Sharp Display Technology Corporation
18933826 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING A CAPNOGRAM Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
19240603 SUPPLEMENTAL DISPLAY FOR INTERACTIVE CONTENT Final Rejection Innovative Point of Sale Systems, LLC
18856151 COLLECTION PROBE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF Non-Final OA BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

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