Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: FUNK, ERICA HARTSELL

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1741 1744

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

70.1%
Allow Rate
+5.1% vs TC avg
182
Total Applications
+13.2%
Interview Lift
1019
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 154 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
24.4%
§102 Novelty
68.6%
§103 Obviousness
6.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18839665 MOLD APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18686311 ACCURATE MODEL-BASED FEEDFORWARD DEPOSITION CONTROL FOR MATERIAL EXTRUSION ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
18832573 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN SHEET BY USING 3D PRINTER, AND POLISHING PAD HAVING POLISHING LAYER OBTAINED THEREBY Final Rejection KURARAY CO., LTD.

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