Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: EOM, ROBERT J

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1677 1772 1796 1797 1798

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

Robert J Eom handles cases in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1677, with 739 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 57.5 percent, which indicates a moderate level of difficulty for applicants. The median days to allowance is 1352, suggesting that the process can take an extended period to reach a conclusion.

A significant feature of this examiner's data is the 34.7 percent interview lift. This is a very high lift, suggesting that interviews are an exceptionally effective way to overcome rejections and secure an allowance. For practitioners, the 34.7 percent lift is a critical data point that should influence their prosecution strategy. Engaging the examiner in a discussion appears to be much more effective than relying solely on written responses to reach the 57.5 percent allowance rate.

The 739 resolved cases provide a robust sample for these statistics. The 1352 median days to allowance is an important factor for long-term planning. By utilizing the 34.7 percent interview lift, applicants can significantly improve their chances of success and potentially navigate the challenges of Art Unit 1677 more efficiently.

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

Performance Statistics

57.5%
Allow Rate
-7.5% vs TC avg
765
Total Applications
+34.7%
Interview Lift
1352
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 739 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
27.9%
§102 Novelty
45.3%
§103 Obviousness
22.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17956122 ANALYSIS METHOD THAT ANALYSES CHEMICAL REACTIONS FROM STARTING MATERIALS, ANALYSIS APPARATUS, ANALYSIS SYSTEM, AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM Final Rejection DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18324494 COMPUTER VISION-BASED PROCESS CONTROL AND MEASUREMENTS VALIDATION Non-Final OA SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
17537265 SAMPLE ANALYZING METHOD AND SAMPLE ANALYZER Final Rejection SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18293669 Chemical Analysis Device Non-Final OA Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
17387503 CHEMICAL SENSORS WITH NON-COVALENT SURFACE MODIFICATION OF GRAPHENE Non-Final OA REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
18228288 Biological Device And Biosensing Method Thereof Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
17122560 Methods and Devices for Producing Cellular Suspensions from Tissue Samples Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
19257053 DECODING APPROACHES FOR PROTEIN IDENTIFICATION Non-Final OA Nautilus Subsidiary, Inc.
18837842 PLASMON-ENHANCED FLUORESCENCE BIOCHEMICAL SENSORS Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body Corporate
18176414 MICRO-BRIDGE DESIGN OF A SENSOR DEVICE Final Rejection TDK CORPORATION
18545610 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING ANALYTE PARTICLES IN A LIQUID Non-Final OA IMEC VZW

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