Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Megan Taylor Fedorky, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FEDORKY, MEGAN TAYLOR

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3792 3796

This examiner grants 28% of resolved cases

Analysis

Megan Taylor Fedorky is an examiner in Tech Center 3700, Art Unit 3792, with 36 resolved cases. The allowance rate of 27.8% indicates a challenging prosecution environment for applicants. This 27.8% rate is paired with a median days to allowance of 1448, which outlines the expected duration for successful cases. Top companies include Saluda Medical Pty Ltd., Boston Scientific Corporation, and Abbott Laboratories.

The interview lift of 40.4% is a significant metric, suggesting that interviews are a vital strategy to improve the 27.8% allowance rate. This 40.4% increase in allowance probability indicates that direct communication can be very effective in resolving rejections. Firms like ALG Intellectual Property | AB, BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, and Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC are active in this examiner's portfolio. With 36 resolved cases, the data shows that while the 27.8% allowance rate is low, interviews provide a meaningful path forward. The 1448-day timeline requires applicants to be prepared for a long and persistent prosecution effort. Factoring in the 40.4% lift and the 1448 days to allowance is essential for strategic planning.

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

Performance Statistics

27.8%
Allow Rate
-42.2% vs TC avg
90
Total Applications
+40.4%
Interview Lift
1448
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 36 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

17.9%
§101 Eligibility
18.1%
§102 Novelty
39.9%
§103 Obviousness
22.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17051033 SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING EMOTIONAL STRESS EVENTS Final Rejection Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
17630969 CALIBRATING A SENSOR Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
17348002 VISUALIZATION OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS PROPAGATING OVER THE SURFACE OF PATIENT ORGAN Non-Final OA BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.
18886412 COMPUTERIZED CONTROL AND NAVIGATION OF A ROBOTIC SURGICAL APPARATUS Non-Final OA IX Innovation LLC
18971980 CARDIAC STIMULATION DEVICE Non-Final OA NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
18008498 DEFIBRILLATION DEVICE AND METHOD Final Rejection HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
17840869 System and Method for Sensory Transmission Block by Electrical Stimulation of Neural Tissue Final Rejection University of Connecticut
17192496 MODULAR CARDIAC PATIENT TREATMENT AND MONITORING Final Rejection WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DAC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Megan Taylor Fedorky's allowance rate?

27.8% of resolved applications examined by Megan Taylor Fedorky were allowed (36 resolved cases), compared with 66.7% across Art Unit 3792 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Megan Taylor Fedorky?

This examiner's interview lift is +40.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Megan Taylor Fedorky take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Megan Taylor Fedorky took 1,448 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Megan Taylor Fedorky work in?

Megan Taylor Fedorky examines applications in Art Unit 3792 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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