Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: FENNEMA, ROBERT E

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2117 2118 2124 2126 2183

This examiner grants 53% of resolved cases

Analysis

Robert E. Fennema examines applications in Tech Center 2100 and Art Unit 2117. With 279 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 53.0 percent. This indicates a moderate prosecution environment with a fair chance of success. The interview lift is 24.4 percent, suggesting that direct communication is a very effective tool. The median days to allowance is 1561, showing a long pendency for successful applications.

Practitioners should use the 24.4 percent interview lift to improve the 53.0 percent baseline allowance rate. With 279 cases resolved, these metrics offer a reliable outlook for prosecution. The 1561 days to allowance is a significant factor for planning and client expectations. In Art Unit 2117, proactive engagement through interviews is highly recommended. These data points from Tech Center 2100 highlight the value of direct communication in overcoming hurdles. While the 1561-day timeline is lengthy, the 24.4 percent lift provides a clear path to success.

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

Performance Statistics

53.0%
Allow Rate
-2.0% vs TC avg
280
Total Applications
+24.4%
Interview Lift
1561
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 279 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.8%
§101 Eligibility
27.5%
§102 Novelty
43.0%
§103 Obviousness
14.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18022912 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MICROGRID CONTROL Non-Final OA TROES CORPORATION

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