Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: KAKALEC, KIMBERLY N

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2800 2872 2874

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

79.7%
Allow Rate
+11.7% vs TC avg
577
Total Applications
+15.4%
Interview Lift
1025
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 575 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
8.5%
§102 Novelty
76.0%
§103 Obviousness
7.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18019298 LIGHT INCOUPLING TAPE, RELATED METHOD AND USES Non-Final OA NITTO DENKO CORPORATION

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