Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: KWON, JOHN SEUNGJAI

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1615 1712 3783

This examiner grants 46% of resolved cases

Analysis

John Seungjai Kwon works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1615. The examiner has 116 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 45.7 percent, which is moderate. An interview lift of 19.3 percent indicates that interviews provide a significant benefit to the likelihood of allowance. This 19.3 percent lift suggests that engaging with the examiner can help resolve outstanding rejections.

The median days to allowance is 1284, providing a standard timeline for prosecution. With 116 resolved cases, the examiner has a substantial track record. The 45.7 percent allowance rate and 1284 median days to allowance are key metrics for planning. Practitioners should consider the 19.3 percent interview lift as a useful tool for the 116 cases resolved by this examiner.

In Art Unit 1615, the 45.7 percent allowance rate indicates a rigorous approach to examination. The 1284 median days to allowance is a reliable indicator of pendency. The 19.3 percent interview lift offers a tactical advantage for applicants seeking to improve their chances. These figures provide a clear and data-grounded perspective on the prosecution experience with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

45.7%
Allow Rate
-24.3% vs TC avg
144
Total Applications
+19.3%
Interview Lift
1284
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 116 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
11.7%
§102 Novelty
70.9%
§103 Obviousness
12.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18434662 LIPOPEPTIDES, NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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18865710 PROTEIN PARTICLES INCLUDING AN ACTIVE AGENT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Cornell University
17907455 A FLEXIBLE FOIL FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC CARGOS Final Rejection University of Copenhagen

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