Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: LEECH, NICOLE MARIE

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2924 2938

This examiner grants 98% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nicole Marie Leech, in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2924, has 146 resolved cases. The allowance rate is a very high 97.9 percent. The interview lift is 3.4 percent, which is a small but positive increase in the likelihood of allowance.

The median days to allowance is 771. This is an efficient timeline for the 146 resolved cases. The 97.9 percent allowance rate suggests that nearly all cases reach allowance. The 3.4 percent interview lift indicates that while interviews are helpful, they are not strictly necessary for success in most cases.

In Art Unit 2924, the 771 median days to allowance is a favorable metric for applicants. The allowance rate across resolved cases shows a very high probability of success. The interview lift confirms that the examiner is open to discussion, even if the base allowance rate is already near the maximum.

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

Performance Statistics

97.9%
Allow Rate
+37.9% vs TC avg
148
Total Applications
+3.4%
Interview Lift
771
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 146 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
14.7%
§102 Novelty
1.0%
§103 Obviousness
82.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35524033 Medal Non-Final OA Apograph GmbH
35521867 Belt trimming Final Rejection Schumacher GmbH

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