Last updated: August 16, 2026

Examiner: GAUTHIER, STEVEN B

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2813 2893

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

72.8%

Allow Rate

+4.8% vs TC avg

337

Total Applications

+24.2%

Interview Lift

834

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 320 resolved cases, 2023–2026

3.3%

§101 Eligibility

25.4%

§102 Novelty

39.4%

§103 Obviousness

30.0%

§112 Clarity

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
18360039	OPTICAL SENSOR	Non-Final OA	Magnolia White Corporation
18362103	PROTECTIVE COATING FOR COPPER SURFACE IN SENSOR	Non-Final OA	Texas Instruments Incorporated
18439689	PACKAGED LEDS WITH PHOSPHOR FILMS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS	Final Rejection	Micron Technology, Inc.
18632802	STRESS ISOLATION PROCESS	Non-Final OA	Analog Devices, Inc.
18363149	METHODS FOR IMPROVING PASSIVATION LAYER DURABILITY	Non-Final OA	STMicroelectronics International N.V.

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