Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: EGAN KEARNS, PHILLIP JUSTIN

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2416

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Phillip Justin Egan Kearns examines applications in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2416. He has 22 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 77.3%. This 77.3% rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 1010, which provides a timeline for the 22 resolved cases in this art unit.

The interview lift is 33.3%. This 33.3% lift indicates that interviews are a highly effective tool for increasing the likelihood of allowance. In Art Unit 2416, the 77.3% allowance rate and the 1010 median days to allowance provide a clear framework for expectations. The 33.3% lift is a key factor for practitioners to consider.

With 22 resolved cases, the data for Tech Center 2400 is well-defined. The 77.3% allowance rate and the 1010-day median timeline suggest a consistent approach by the examiner. The 33.3% interview lift highlights the value of direct communication. These metrics offer a solid basis for planning a prosecution strategy that leverages interviews to achieve a positive outcome.

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

Performance Statistics

77.3%
Allow Rate
+19.3% vs TC avg
22
Total Applications
+33.3%
Interview Lift
1010
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 22 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
25.3%
§102 Novelty
52.0%
§103 Obviousness
20.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18168328 NETWORK ENCODING METHOD AND APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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