Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 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

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
24.0%
§102 Novelty
55.1%
§103 Obviousness
14.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
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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