Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: HUNTER, ALVIN A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3711

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

85.9%
Allow Rate
+15.9% vs TC avg
1,354
Total Applications
+2.7%
Interview Lift
781
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1330 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.1%
§101 Eligibility
16.3%
§102 Novelty
47.9%
§103 Obviousness
15.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18759586 Iron with Sole Slot Non-Final OA Acushnet Company
18541332 GOLF CLUB HEAD AFT BODY CONSTRUCTION Non-Final OA Acushnet Company
18190749 GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH IMPROVED INERTIA PERFORMANCE Non-Final OA Acushnet Company
18680989 GOLF CLUB HEADS WITH INTERNAL UNDERCUTS Non-Final OA KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
18606862 BALL STRIKING DEVICE HAVING A COVERING ELEMENT Non-Final OA Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
18544976 GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH VARIABLE FACE THICKNESS Non-Final OA KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
18513375 GOLF CLUB AND GOLF CLUB HEAD STRUCTURES Non-Final OA Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
18488885 Golf Club Having a Reinforced Ball Striking Plate Non-Final OA KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

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