Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: GAUGER, PAUL RANDALL

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1626 1629

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

57.1%
Allow Rate
-2.9% vs TC avg
37
Total Applications
-7.9%
Interview Lift
1230
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 21 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
19.2%
§102 Novelty
30.9%
§103 Obviousness
22.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17774002 SELECTIVE HISTONE DEACETYLASE (HDAC) DEGRADERS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF Final Rejection DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
18454315 BENZOTHIAZOLYL BICYCLO[1.1.1]PENTANE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION Non-Final OA Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.

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