Listed by the USPTO as KAKALEC, KIMBERLY N
Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2800 2872 2874
This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases
Kimberly N. Kakalec operates within Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2800, overseeing a substantial portfolio of 576 resolved cases. The examiner demonstrates a high allowance rate of 79.7 percent, which is significantly favorable for applicants. Meta Platforms Technologies LLC appears as a top company in this portfolio, frequently represented by the firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Meta Platforms, Inc. This high volume of cases provides a robust statistical basis for understanding the examiner's tendencies.
Practitioners may find significant value in requesting interviews, as the data reflects an interview lift of 15.3 percent. This increase in the probability of allowance suggests that direct communication is an effective tool for resolving outstanding issues and reaching an agreement on patentable subject matter. The median time to reach an allowance is 1026 days, providing a clear benchmark for expected prosecution timelines. The combination of a high allowance rate and a strong interview lift makes this a relatively predictable and accessible environment for securing patent rights.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18048991 | ORGANIC OPTICAL AND PHOTONIC SYSTEMS OPERABLE THROUGH ACTIVE REFRACTIVE INDEX MODULATION VIA CHARGE INJECTION IN ORGANIC THIN FILMS | Final Rejection | Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC |
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Build Your Strategy79.7% of resolved applications examined by Kimberly N Kakalec were allowed (576 resolved cases), compared with 69.7% across Art Unit 2800 over the last five years.
This examiner's interview lift is +15.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.
Applications allowed by Kimberly N Kakalec took 1,026 days on average from filing to allowance.
Kimberly N Kakalec examines applications in Art Unit 2800 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).
