Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: LOPEZ, ERICK I

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1789 3732

This examiner grants 53% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

53.1%
Allow Rate
-16.9% vs TC avg
316
Total Applications
+29.6%
Interview Lift
888
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 290 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.4%
§101 Eligibility
19.5%
§102 Novelty
49.3%
§103 Obviousness
25.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19399400 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19399365 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19395880 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH SIPES Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19264221 QUICK-DRYING LIGHTWEIGHT BRA Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19263288 TEXTILE CONFIGURED TO PROMOTE COOLING Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19399331 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA PUMA SE
19085656 SHOE SHAPED WITH BOTTOM AND SIDE LANDING AREAS TO GUIDE MOTION Final Rejection adidas AG
18644873 3D WOVEN PREFORM Non-Final OA RTX CORPORATION

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