Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1797
This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases
Kathryn Elizabeth Limbaugh is an examiner in Art Unit 1797 within Tech Center 1700. The examiner has 196 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 76.0 percent. This rate suggests a positive environment for patent applicants. The interview lift is 31.5 percent, which is a substantial increase and indicates that interviews are a very effective tool for moving an application toward a grant.
The median days to allowance is 1104. This 1104 day timeline is a key metric for practitioners to use when planning their prosecution strategy in Tech Center 1700. With 196 resolved cases, the 76.0 percent allowance rate and 31.5 percent interview lift provide a solid foundation for understanding the examiner's tendencies and the value of direct engagement.
In Art Unit 1797, the 31.5 percent interview lift stands out as a primary tactical option. While the 76.0 percent allowance rate is already favorable, an interview can significantly boost the chances of success. Practitioners should use the 1104 day median to set client expectations and should prioritize interviews to navigate the prosecution process more effectively and secure a patent grant.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18580133 | SAMPLE CONVEYING DEVICE AND SAMPLE CONVEYING METHOD | Non-Final OA | HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION |
| 18467439 | ACCURACY MANAGEMENT METHOD, HOLDING TOOL, AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE | Final Rejection | ARKRAY, Inc. |
| 18508448 | VAGINAL LIPID PROFILES PREDICTIVE OF SUCCESSFUL OR UNSUCCESSFUL PREGNANCY IN A BOVINE SURROGATE DAM FOLLOWING EMBRYO TRANSFER | Non-Final OA | VYTELLE LLC |
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