Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LY, KENDRA

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1747 1749

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kendra Ly is an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1747. The data shows 582 resolved cases for this examiner. Among these 582 resolved cases, the allowance rate is 58.4 percent. This 58.4 percent rate suggests a moderate level of difficulty in obtaining a patent grant. The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1097, which serves as a benchmark for the duration of prosecution in Art Unit 1747.

The interview lift is 18.2 percent. This 18.2 percent lift indicates that conducting an interview is associated with a higher likelihood of allowance. For practitioners, this positive lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner in Tech Center 1700 can be an effective way to resolve pending issues. The 1097 median days to allowance is a key factor for applicants to consider when planning their strategy.

With 582 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics provide a stable outlook for future applications. The 58.4 percent allowance rate and the 18.2 percent interview lift are essential for assessing the risks and opportunities of prosecution. Practitioners can use the 1097-day median to set realistic expectations for their clients. These figures offer a detailed perspective on the examiner's work in Art Unit 1747.

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

Performance Statistics

58.4%
Allow Rate
-6.6% vs TC avg
613
Total Applications
+18.2%
Interview Lift
1097
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 582 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
11.1%
§102 Novelty
63.6%
§103 Obviousness
22.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18720087 Tire with Reduced Crown Heating for a Heavy-Duty Construction Plant Vehicle Non-Final OA COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
18286508 TIRE FOR PASSENGER VEHICLE Final Rejection COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
18788408 HIGH-PERFORMANCE TIRE, TIRE MOLD AND PROCESS Final Rejection The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
19049813 PNEUMATIC TIRE Final Rejection Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
19034271 PNEUMATIC TIRE Final Rejection Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
18788177 PNEUMATIC TIRE Non-Final OA Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
18581918 TIRE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR TIRE Non-Final OA SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18269468 PNEUMATIC TIRE Non-Final OA SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18269454 PNEUMATIC TIRE Non-Final OA SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
18719152 PNEUMATIC TIRE Final Rejection The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
18719126 PNEUMATIC TIRE Final Rejection The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
18691086 TIRE Non-Final OA The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
17262681 Pneumatic Tire Final Rejection The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.
19016430 PNEUMATIC TIRE Final Rejection Toyo Tire Corporation

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