Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3728 3732 3753 3765
This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases
John T. Kavanaugh examines cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3728. Across 1577 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 71.9%. The median days to allowance is 932. This timeframe is a key factor for applicants to consider when managing expectations for patent issuance in this unit.
The interview lift of 32.4% is substantial, suggesting that direct communication is effective. This lift improves the chances of allowance compared to the 71.9% baseline for the 1577 cases resolved. Practitioners should factor this 32.4% lift into their strategy in Tech Center 3700. The 932-day median pendency is a well-defined benchmark for prosecution in Art Unit 3728. These metrics offer a data-grounded view of the examiner's historical performance. Direct communication remains a viable strategy for applicants.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19395311 | Bladders, Footwear Uppers Including Bladders, and Articles of Footwear Including Bladders in the Upper | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 19032714 | Footwear Including an Incline Adjuster | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18818184 | FOOTWEAR WITH TONGUE FOAM | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 19088183 | SOLE BOARD | Final Rejection | adidas AG |
| 19413441 | GOLF SHOE WITH TRACTION ELEMENTS | Non-Final OA | Acushnet Company |
| 19170055 | RAPID-ENTRY FOOTWEAR HAVING A ROTATING REAR PORTION AND A FULCRUM | Final Rejection | FAST IP, LLC |
| 19036335 | SIZE ADJUSTABLE SHOE | Non-Final OA | FAST IP, LLC |
| 19318473 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR A SHOE | Non-Final OA | MIZUNO Corporation |
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