Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KUDDUS, DANIEL A

Tech Center 2100 • Art Units: 2154 2161 2164

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Daniel A. Kuddus works in Tech Center 2100 and Art Unit 2154, managing a large volume of 646 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate pct of 71.4, indicating a favorable outlook for many applications within this technical domain. This 71.4 allowance rate pct provides a robust statistical baseline for practitioners evaluating their strategy in Art Unit 2154.

The data shows an interview lift pct of 43.4, which signifies that engaging in a dialogue with the examiner significantly improves the chances of securing a patent. This 43.4 lift is a strong signal that practitioners should prioritize interviews to navigate the complexities of Tech Center 2100. The 43.4 interview lift pct highlights the effectiveness of direct communication in resolving outstanding rejections.

The median days to allowance is 1305, establishing a clear expectation for the duration of the patent acquisition process. This 1305 median days to allowance, combined with the 71.4 allowance rate pct, helps firms manage client expectations regarding both timing and outcomes. The 646 resolved cases provide a robust statistical foundation for these insights into the examiner's performance and the 1305 median days to allowance.

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

Performance Statistics

71.4%
Allow Rate
+16.4% vs TC avg
670
Total Applications
+43.4%
Interview Lift
1304
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 647 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

18.6%
§101 Eligibility
9.5%
§102 Novelty
42.8%
§103 Obviousness
20.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19068875 ACTIONABLE SUGGESTIONS FOR MEDIA CONTENT Non-Final OA GOOGLE LLC
19319233 METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE CONVERSATION STATE MANAGEMENT WITH FILTERING OPERATORS APPLIED DYNAMICALLY AS PART OF A CONVERSATIONAL INTERFACE Non-Final OA Adeia Guides Inc.
18536067 TECHNIQUES FOR RESOLVING SNAPSHOT KEY INTER-DEPENDENCY DURING FILE SYSTEM CROSS-REGION REPLICATION Non-Final OA Oracle International Corporation
19364011 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING UP RESOURCES, AND DEVICE Non-Final OA Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.
18954760 CREATING VIRTUALIZED DATA ASSETS USING EXISTING DEFINITIONS OF ETL/ELT JOBS Non-Final OA International Business Machines Corporation
19306345 DATA PROCESSING METHOD BASED ON KEY-VALUE DATABASE, DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND KEY-VALUE DATABASE SYSTEM Non-Final OA Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd.

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