Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: GILLESPIE, NICOLE KATHLEEN

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2612 2616 2679 2837

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

54.5%
Allow Rate
-13.5% vs TC avg
68
Total Applications
+47.3%
Interview Lift
1174
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 66 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

10.0%
§101 Eligibility
22.5%
§102 Novelty
59.2%
§103 Obviousness
6.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18128787 ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR FOR AN ACOUSTIC PIANO Non-Final OA Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.

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