Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KOHLMAN, CHRISTOPHER J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2617 2626 2628 2699 3795

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Christopher J Kohlman is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2617. The examiner has 619 resolved cases. The allowance rate is 81.7%. This baseline rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants, with a high frequency of successful outcomes. The 619 resolved cases provide a robust foundation for these performance metrics.

The median days to allowance is 730. This 730-day median reflects the typical timeframe for successful applications. Practitioners can expect a consistent and predictable examination process based on this historical data.

The interview lift is 2.1%. This lift is relatively small compared to the 81.7% allowance rate. This suggests that while interviews provide a slight benefit, the examiner's high baseline rate means most applications are successfully allowed through standard written prosecution steps without the need for direct verbal engagement.

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

Performance Statistics

81.7%
Allow Rate
+11.7% vs TC avg
627
Total Applications
+2.1%
Interview Lift
730
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 619 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.1%
§101 Eligibility
24.8%
§102 Novelty
56.1%
§103 Obviousness
5.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19438786 DISPLAY APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
18911455 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
19168725 RENDERING MULTI-LEVEL IMAGE QUALITY IN MULTI-USER SPLIT XR SYSTEMS Non-Final OA QUALCOMM Incorporated

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