Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LAUX, DAVID J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3725 3743 3762 3799

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Analysis

David J Laux serves in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3725, where he has managed 858 resolved cases. His allowance rate stands at 65.0 percent. This performance provides a picture of the probability of success for applications assigned to his docket, based on the 858 resolved cases on record.

The data indicates a benefit from direct engagement, as the interview lift is 28.3 percent. This suggests that conducting an interview is an effective strategy for increasing the allowance rate. The 28.3 percent lift is a factor for practitioners to consider when navigating prosecution in Art Unit 3725.

The timeline for reaching a conclusion is reflected in the median days to allowance, which is 1155. This figure represents the duration for prosecution under this examiner's review. Understanding both the 65.0 percent allowance rate and the 1155 day timeframe helps in setting expectations for patent applicants.

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

Performance Statistics

65.0%
Allow Rate
-5.0% vs TC avg
871
Total Applications
+28.3%
Interview Lift
1155
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 858 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
17.4%
§102 Novelty
52.7%
§103 Obviousness
25.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18844344 SHOES CARE DEVICE Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18814046 LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18782966 COOKING DEVICE Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18686739 CLOTHING PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
18686751 CLOTHING TREATING APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG Electronics Inc.
18575464 INTERFACE AND LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18574952 LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18768611 DRYER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18767398 WASHING MACHINE HAVING DRYING FUNCTION Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18421720 DRYING NOZZLE Non-Final OA Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH
18580881 HAIR TREATMENT BRUSH Non-Final OA L'OREAL

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