Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: LYONS, MARY M

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1645 1651 1653

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mary M. Lyons works in Tech Center 1600, specifically Art Unit 1645. With 568 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 65.5 percent. This figure indicates a moderate to high probability of grant for applications reaching a final resolution on this docket. This baseline provides a favorable outlook for applicants and suggests a predictable path to allowance. The number of resolved cases offers a solid statistical foundation for understanding the examiner's typical prosecution outcomes.

The interview lift is 41.5 percent, which is a very strong figure. This indicates that interviews are a highly effective strategy for overcoming rejections and securing an allowance compared to the 65.5 percent baseline. The median days to allowance is 1076, providing a benchmark for the expected duration of the prosecution process. For practitioners, the 41.5 percent lift suggests that direct communication is a key tool for resolving issues. These metrics together help in developing a comprehensive prosecution strategy for applications assigned to Art Unit 1645.

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

Performance Statistics

65.5%
Allow Rate
+5.5% vs TC avg
603
Total Applications
+41.5%
Interview Lift
1076
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 568 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.5%
§101 Eligibility
21.8%
§102 Novelty
23.9%
§103 Obviousness
31.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17255270 SELECTION AND GENETIC MODIFICATION OF PLANT ASSOCIATED METHYLOBACTERIUM Final Rejection NEWLEAF SYMBIOTICS, INC.
18344773 PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION Non-Final OA Clara Foods Co.
17990137 METHOD OF FECAL SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR AUTOMATED IMAGE ANALYSIS Non-Final OA Parasight System Inc.
17942327 METHOD OF DIAGNOSING A DYSBIOSIS Final Rejection smartDNA Pty Ltd

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