Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: HAWTHORNE, OPHELIA ALTHEA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1699 3732 3772 3786

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

71.9%
Allow Rate
+1.9% vs TC avg
1,339
Total Applications
+30.3%
Interview Lift
1082
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1299 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.9%
§101 Eligibility
22.6%
§102 Novelty
39.7%
§103 Obviousness
23.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19040220 ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING A LOCK MECHANISM Non-Final OA Ossur Iceland ehf
19419362 ADJUSTABLE LIMB CRADLE FOR POSITIONING OF SURGICAL PATIENTS Non-Final OA Arthrex, Inc.
18944897 SOFT-TISSUE TREATMENT WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE Non-Final OA Solventum Intellectual Properties Company

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