Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KNAUF, MORGAN MARIE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2842 3611

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Morgan Marie Knauf is a patent examiner working in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2842. This examiner has reached a final disposition in 32 resolved cases, which establishes the statistical foundation for their current prosecution metrics. These 32 resolved cases provide insight into the examiner's approach to patent applications within Art Unit 2842 and Tech Center 3600.

The data shows an allowance rate of 75.0 percent, reflecting the proportion of applications that are successfully granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 1199. This duration of 1199 days represents the typical timeline for reaching a favorable outcome under this examiner's review. The 75.0 percent allowance rate suggests a strong likelihood of success for applications that meet the necessary requirements.

The interview lift for this examiner is 32.0 percent. This 32.0 percent lift indicates that engaging in a direct dialogue with the examiner is associated with an increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate of 75.0 percent. Given the median days to allowance of 1199, the 32.0 percent interview lift offers a strategic opportunity for practitioners to potentially improve their results through active communication.

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

Performance Statistics

75.0%
Allow Rate
+23.0% vs TC avg
51
Total Applications
+32.0%
Interview Lift
1199
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 32 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
21.3%
§102 Novelty
57.4%
§103 Obviousness
15.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18144384 VEHICLE CAPABLE OF CONTAINER SWAPPING Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18802347 STEERING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE Non-Final OA HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
18410691 CORNER MODULE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE Non-Final OA HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
18433186 POWER MODULE OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE Non-Final OA Delta Electronics, Inc.
18766467 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A DYNAMIC QUADRUPED WITH TUNABLE, COMPLIANT LEGS Non-Final OA ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

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