Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3765
This examiner grants 38% of resolved cases
Megan E. Lynch works in Art Unit 3732 within Tech Center 3700. With 634 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 38.2 percent. This figure indicates a rigorous examination process where grants are less common, and applicants should be prepared for a challenging path to allowance. This baseline provides a clear expectation for practitioners regarding the initial probability of success. The large number of resolved cases ensures that these metrics are based on a substantial history of examination outcomes.
The interview lift is 40.0 percent, which is a significant increase. This suggests that interviews are a very effective way to overcome the examiner's initial concerns and improve the probability of allowance compared to the 38.2 percent baseline. The median days to allowance is 1263, reflecting a longer prosecution timeline. For practitioners, the 40.0 percent lift indicates that direct communication is an essential tool for resolving issues and securing a grant. These metrics provide a clear strategic path for navigating the examination process in Art Unit 3732.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19395905 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH SIPES | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 19366990 | KNITTED COMPONENT WITH INSERTED ELEMENTS | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 19184120 | FOOTWEAR UPPER HAVING A UNITARY KNIT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18896232 | FOOTWEAR UPPER WITH INLAID STRAND LACE APERTURES | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18807519 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A CLOSURE MECHANISM | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18650750 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR | Final Rejection | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18615447 | KNITTED COMPONENT FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR | Final Rejection | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18200855 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF THE ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18170876 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 16132665 | Article of Footwear With An Indicator For A Heating System | Non-Final OA | NIKE, Inc. |
| 18624079 | SHOE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SHOE | Final Rejection | ASICS CORPORATION |
| 19410753 | FOOTWEAR COMPRISING RIGID CAGE AND VARIABLE PADDING ELEMENT | Non-Final OA | adidas AG |
| 18983835 | KNITTED UPPER FOR A SPORTS SHOE | Final Rejection | adidas AG |
| 18530658 | SHOE UPPER | Final Rejection | adidas AG |
| 18147938 | KNIT FABRIC FOR APPAREL | Final Rejection | Under Armour, Inc. |
| 18299619 | DOUBLE-SIDED PLUSH FABRIC | Final Rejection | PAI LUNG MACHINERY MILL CO., LTD. |
| 18688025 | SOLE OF A SHOE AND INSOLE FOR INSERTION INTO A SHOE | Final Rejection | Patrick MEISTER |
| 18294970 | SHOE | Non-Final OA | BILLDON, LLC |
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