Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: JOHNSON-CALDERON, FRANK J

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2425

This examiner grants 57% of resolved cases

Analysis

Frank J. Johnson-Calderon is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2425. With 235 resolved cases, he has an allowance rate of 57.4 percent. This suggests a balanced environment where a majority of applications are allowed. The examiner's experience with 235 cases indicates a well-established and predictable approach to the examination process, providing a reliable basis for applicant strategy.

The interview lift is 18.8 percent. This positive lift indicates that interviews are a helpful strategy for improving the 57.4 percent allowance rate. Direct communication can clarify technical points and help the examiner understand the unique aspects of the invention. Practitioners should consider the 18.8 percent lift as a valuable tool for overcoming rejections and moving toward a grant more effectively.

The median days to allowance is 1062. This is a moderate pendency, representing a reasonable timeline for successful prosecution. Practitioners should use the 18.8 percent interview lift to navigate the 1062 day timeline and improve the 57.4 percent odds of success. A proactive approach that includes oral discussion may help streamline the process and lead to a more efficient resolution of the application.

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

Performance Statistics

57.4%
Allow Rate
-0.6% vs TC avg
252
Total Applications
+18.8%
Interview Lift
1062
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 235 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.3%
§101 Eligibility
14.7%
§102 Novelty
69.0%
§103 Obviousness
7.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18838832 SYSTEM COMPRISING TV AND REMOTE CONTROL, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
19212446 ONLINE RECTIFICATION OF SEE-THROUGH CAMERA PAIR Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
19193881 IMAGING SUPPORT APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, IMAGING SUPPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA FUJIFILM CORPORATION
18453764 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPERATION METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND OPERATION PROGRAM OF INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Corporation
18545449 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOCUSED CONTENT Non-Final OA Adeia Guides Inc.
18935772 CONTENT DISPLAY DEVICE, AND CONTENT DISPLAY METHOD Non-Final OA Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
19231696 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA DATA TRANSMISSION Non-Final OA TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
18653192 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING VIDEO SCENE INFORMATION Non-Final OA Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
18829023 TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZED STORAGE UTILIZATION IN LIVE ORIGIN SERVERS Final Rejection NETFLIX, INC.
18381483 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECORDING A MEDIA STREAM Final Rejection Time Warmer Cable Enterprises LLC

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