Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Anna Grace Kuckla, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KUCKLA, ANNA GRACE

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1626 1629

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Analysis

KUCKLA, ANNA GRACE works in tech center 1600 and art unit 1626. The profile includes 52 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 53.8%. Interview lift is 51.3%, indicating that interviews have a substantial measured role in this docket. The median time to allowance is 1217 days, so applicants should plan for extended prosecution and prepare discussion points before filing substantive responses.

The listed companies are Georgiamune Inc., Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., and Nestlé S.A. The leading firms are Abel Schillinger, LLP, Anova Law Group, PLLC, and Aurora Consulting LLC. Counsel may benefit from focused interviews supported by technical claim charts and clearly defined amendment options.

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

Performance Statistics

53.8%
Allow Rate
-6.2% vs TC avg
102
Total Applications
+51.3%
Interview Lift
1217
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 52 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
22.4%
§102 Novelty
32.0%
§103 Obviousness
25.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18578617 Compounds for Modulating Epithelial 15-(S)-Lipoxygenase-2 and Methods of Use for Same Final Rejection The Regents of the University of California
18857689 TEMPERATURE STABLE EMULSIONS Non-Final OA BEIERSDORF AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Anna Grace Kuckla's allowance rate?

53.8% of resolved applications examined by Anna Grace Kuckla were allowed (52 resolved cases), compared with 54.9% across Art Unit 1626 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Anna Grace Kuckla?

This examiner's interview lift is +51.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Anna Grace Kuckla take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Anna Grace Kuckla took 1,217 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Anna Grace Kuckla work in?

Anna Grace Kuckla examines applications in Art Unit 1626 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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