Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GLASSER, DARA J

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2161

This examiner grants 59% of resolved cases

Analysis

Dara J. Glasser is an examiner in Art Unit 2161 within Tech Center 2100. She has 167 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 58.7%. The median days to allowance is 1283. These figures provide a clear overview of the typical prosecution experience for applicants. The 58.7% allowance rate indicates a moderate level of difficulty, while the 1283-day median timeline reflects the expected duration of the process.

The most striking metric is the interview lift of 55.0%. This 55.0% lift is nearly equal to the base allowance rate of 58.7%, suggesting that an interview dramatically increases the chances of a successful grant. This makes direct communication an essential strategy for practitioners in Art Unit 2161. The 1283-day median pendency should be factored into the overall timeline, but the 55.0% lift highlights a clear path to improving outcomes. With 167 cases resolved, these figures offer a reliable guide for navigating prosecution with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

58.7%
Allow Rate
+3.7% vs TC avg
178
Total Applications
+55.0%
Interview Lift
1283
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 167 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.4%
§101 Eligibility
7.6%
§102 Novelty
49.1%
§103 Obviousness
26.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17917135 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCAPSULATING REGION RELATED ANNOTATION IN AN IMAGE FILE Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18949916 RESOURCE-EFFICIENT MAINTENANCE OF DATABASE INDEXES Non-Final OA SAP SE

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