Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: KEEHN, RICHARD G

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2152 2444 2456

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Richard G Keehn is an examiner in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2152. He has a portfolio of 857 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 79.6 percent. The median days to allowance is 1056, which is the typical timeframe for successful prosecution under his review. This duration is a key metric for applicants to use when planning their intellectual property strategy.

The interview lift of 15.4 percent indicates that interviews are a productive way to advance an application. This lift enhances the 79.6 percent baseline allowance rate, suggesting that direct communication can help overcome remaining hurdles. With 857 resolved cases, the examiner's tendencies are well-documented and favorable for applicants. Practitioners can expect a positive outcome within the 1056-day median timeframe, and the 15.4 percent lift provides a tactical option for those seeking to ensure an allowance. The data supports a strategy of both strong written responses and targeted verbal engagement in Art Unit 2152.

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

Performance Statistics

79.6%
Allow Rate
+21.6% vs TC avg
860
Total Applications
+15.4%
Interview Lift
1056
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 857 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.2%
§101 Eligibility
13.7%
§102 Novelty
52.9%
§103 Obviousness
15.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19104849 AI/ML-BASED METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TELECOMMUNICATION PROTOCOL AUTOMATICALLY Non-Final OA NOKIA SOLUTIONS AND NETWORKS OY
18198648 USING A PREDETERMINED PROXY FOR INSPECTING REQUESTS IN A MICRO FRONT-END (MFE) ARCHITECTURE Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation
19030835 PREDICTIVE LOCATION SELECTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Uber Technologies, Inc.

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