Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Laura B Goddard, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GODDARD, LAURA B

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1618 1642 1645 1646 1647 1651 1671

This examiner grants 51% of resolved cases

Analysis

This examiner works in tech center 1600 and art unit 1618, with 1285 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 50.8%, and the median time to allowance is 1182 days. The interview lift is 13.6%, indicating a modest positive association that does not materially change the overall balance of the profile.

Representative companies include Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Aulos Bioscience Inc., and Bright Peak Therapeutics AG. The principal firms are GOODWIN PROCTER LLP, BAKER BOTTS L.L.P., and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP. The large record supports a stable planning signal, while the near-even allowance rate and extended timing favor careful claim management.

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

Performance Statistics

50.8%
Allow Rate
-9.2% vs TC avg
1,356
Total Applications
+13.6%
Interview Lift
1182
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1285 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.9%
§101 Eligibility
20.0%
§102 Novelty
28.6%
§103 Obviousness
26.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18409276 METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ACTIVATION OF T CELLS USING NANOPARTICLES CONJUGATED WITH MULTIPLE LIGANDS FOR BINDING RECEPTORS ON T CELLS Non-Final OA The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
18035160 HLA CLASS II-RESTRICTED TCRS AGAINST THE KRAS G12>V ACTIVATING MUTATION Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of California
18022593 Modulatory Substance of Tumor Immune Microenvironment, and Preventive, Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic Utilization of the Same Final Rejection The University Of Tokyo
17946094 METHODS FOR DNA-DEPENDENT TARGETING OF A CELL PERMEANT ANTIBODY Final Rejection The United States GOVERNMENT As represented By The Department of Veterans Affairs
18496065 THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CANCER Non-Final OA Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
18553042 VACCINE COMPOSITION AGAINST CORONAVIRUS Final Rejection LG CHEM, LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Laura B Goddard's allowance rate?

50.8% of resolved applications examined by Laura B Goddard were allowed (1,285 resolved cases), compared with 33.1% across Art Unit 1618 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Laura B Goddard?

This examiner's interview lift is +13.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Laura B Goddard take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Laura B Goddard took 1,182 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Laura B Goddard work in?

Laura B Goddard examines applications in Art Unit 1618 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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