Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: JACKSON, LAKAISHA

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2838

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

Lakaisha Jackson has managed 501 resolved cases within Tech Center 2800. Her allowance rate stands at 85.4%, which reflects a generally favorable environment for patent grants in Art Unit 2838. Practitioners can expect a median of 867 days to reach an allowance when working with this examiner. This 867-day timeline serves as a primary benchmark for managing client expectations during the prosecution process.

The data indicates an interview lift of 12.0%. This positive figure suggests that engaging in an interview may improve the chances of an allowance relative to the 85.4% baseline rate. With 501 cases of experience, the examiner maintains a consistent pace toward the median pendency. The 12.0% lift is a significant factor for attorneys to consider when deciding whether to request a formal discussion to resolve outstanding rejections.

In Art Unit 2838, the examiner's 85.4% allowance rate and 12.0% interview lift provide a clear statistical map for success. Attorneys should note that while the baseline for these 501 cases is high, the interview lift offers a tangible advantage. Planning for an 867-day duration allows for a realistic assessment of the time required to navigate Tech Center 2800 under this examiner's review.

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

Performance Statistics

85.4%
Allow Rate
+17.4% vs TC avg
518
Total Applications
+12.0%
Interview Lift
867
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 501 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
27.1%
§102 Novelty
51.1%
§103 Obviousness
14.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18593964 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA Realtek Semiconductor Corporation
19044697 Circuit for Outputting a Stepdown Voltage and Method for Stepping Down a Voltage Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
18914538 ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Lear Corporation
18906440 MULTI-PHASE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CONTROL Non-Final OA Hubbell Incorporated
18440150 BI-DIRECTIONAL POWER CONVERTER UTILIZING MOSFET SWITCHING ELEMENTS Final Rejection Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
18733531 SWITCHING CONVERTER WITH REDUCED POWER LOSS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Final Rejection Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems Co., Ltd.
19012594 INLINE DC FEEDER DC/DC VOLTAGE STEP-UP HARNESS Non-Final OA Aderis Energy, LLC

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