Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: LOCKETT, KIMBERLY R

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2832 2837

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

82.6%
Allow Rate
+14.6% vs TC avg
1,200
Total Applications
+10.8%
Interview Lift
673
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1177 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
17.9%
§102 Novelty
57.7%
§103 Obviousness
17.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18604204 ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD EQUIPMENT Non-Final OA CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
18434670 HYBRID DRUM SHELLS AND RELATED METHODS Non-Final OA Drum Workshop, Inc.
18294697 REPETITION SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN UPRIGHT PIANO Non-Final OA LE JARDIN DES PIANOS, LOCATION DE PIANOS INC.
18142360 PISTON FOR WIND INSTRUMENTS Non-Final OA Conn-Selmer, Inc.

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