Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kara D Johnson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as JOHNSON, KARA D

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1632 1657

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

JOHNSON, KARA D examines in tech center 1600 and art unit 1600. Her profile records 508 resolved cases, a 69.3% allowance rate, and a median of 1136 days to allowance. Interviews show a 25.1% lift, the strongest positive interview signal among the figures presented for this examiner profile. That relationship supports considering an interview early when the principal claim dispute can be addressed directly.

The case volume gives the outcome measures a substantial record base. Listed companies include Nestlé S.A., Pluri Biotech Ltd., and President and Fellows of Harvard College. Listed firms include Barron & Young PLLC, COOLEY LLP, and FisherBroyles, LLP. The combination of a positive interview association and an extended median timing makes interview preparation, concise amendment proposals, and careful response sequencing practical priorities.

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

Performance Statistics

69.3%
Allow Rate
+9.3% vs TC avg
546
Total Applications
+25.1%
Interview Lift
1136
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 508 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.6%
§101 Eligibility
15.7%
§102 Novelty
41.4%
§103 Obviousness
29.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17996943 METHOD FOR PRODUCING MILK LIKE PRODUCTS Non-Final OA SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.
17045459 3D SPATIALLY PATTERNED LYMPH NODE ON A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE Non-Final OA University of Virginia Patent Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kara D Johnson's allowance rate?

69.3% of resolved applications examined by Kara D Johnson were allowed (508 resolved cases), compared with 37.3% across Art Unit 1600 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kara D Johnson?

This examiner's interview lift is +25.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kara D Johnson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kara D Johnson took 1,136 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kara D Johnson work in?

Kara D Johnson examines applications in Art Unit 1600 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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