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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Casey Shea Hagopian, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HAGOPIAN, CASEY SHEA

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1611 1615 1616 1617

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

Casey Shea Hagopian has overseen 571 resolved cases in Art Unit 1611, which is part of Tech Center 1600. The examiner's allowance rate is 54.3 percent, and the median days to allowance is 1216. These figures are relevant for top companies like 3M Company, Glogenix LLC, and Globus Medical Inc.

The interview lift of 33.4 percent is a significant statistic, indicating that interviews substantially improve the 54.3 percent baseline allowance rate. Firms such as Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, and SUGHRUE MION, PLLC should prioritize oral advocacy. The 33.4 percent lift suggests that the examiner is open to resolving issues through direct discussion during the 1216-day median pendency.

With 571 resolved cases, the data provides a clear picture of the examiner's performance. The 54.3 percent allowance rate and 1216-day median pendency are primary benchmarks for applicants. The 33.4 percent lift is a powerful tool for practitioners looking to increase their chances of a grant in Art Unit 1611.

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

Performance Statistics

54.3%
Allow Rate
-5.7% vs TC avg
641
Total Applications
+33.4%
Interview Lift
1216
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 571 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.1%
§101 Eligibility
12.3%
§102 Novelty
42.1%
§103 Obviousness
28.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18046281 Thermoresponsive or Shear-Thinning Injectable Gel Compositions for Treatment of Arthritis Final Rejection GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
19119944 ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM Non-Final OA Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
18870174 ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM Non-Final OA Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
18875297 ORAL CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PEROXIDE AND AN ETHYLENE OXIDE/PROPYLENE OXIDE BLOCK COPOLYMER Non-Final OA BASF SE
17671071 ENGINEERED SCAFFOLDS FOR VASCULARIZED TISSUE REPAIR Final Rejection The Regents of the University of California
19045529 ENDOSCOPE VISUAL FIELD-SECURING VISCOELASTIC COMPOSITION Non-Final OA Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.
17753790 HIGH LOAD FORMULATION CONTAINING A SULFOPOLYMER Non-Final OA Eastman Chemical Company
18714810 A PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITION Final Rejection Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Casey Shea Hagopian's allowance rate?

54.3% of resolved applications examined by Casey Shea Hagopian were allowed (571 resolved cases), compared with 35.0% across Art Unit 1611 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Casey Shea Hagopian?

This examiner's interview lift is +33.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Casey Shea Hagopian take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Casey Shea Hagopian took 1,216 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Casey Shea Hagopian work in?

Casey Shea Hagopian examines applications in Art Unit 1611 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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