Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: MACCRATE, NICOLE PAIGE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3643

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

57.5%
Allow Rate
+5.5% vs TC avg
210
Total Applications
+22.5%
Interview Lift
886
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 174 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
24.5%
§102 Novelty
45.7%
§103 Obviousness
26.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19072068 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PEST CONTROL Non-Final OA University of Connecticut
18632045 VETERINARY ENCLOSURE SYSTEM Final Rejection CASCO Europe Limited
19201677 EXTERIOR SQUEAKER FOR TOY Non-Final OA Growl USA, Inc.
19108724 MULTI-STORY HORIZONTAL TRELLISING SYSTEMS Non-Final OA R.P. GROW-TEC INNOVATIONS LTD.
19009728 LIGHT SYSTEM FOR AQUARIUM AND METHODS Non-Final OA Spectrum Brands, Inc.
18995949 USER OPERATED ELECTRIC WEEDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A USER OPERATED ELECTRIC WEEDING SYSTEM Non-Final OA Zasso Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Ltda.
18992244 PLANT FOR AQUACULTURE AND OUTLET FOR AQUACULTURE TANKS AND OTHER USES THEREOF Non-Final OA BUE SALMON AS
18957094 MEMBRANE COVERED ATTRACTANT POD Final Rejection American Insect Attractants LLC.
18562287 TRAY TRAP FOR PLANT PESTS Final Rejection BAYER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
18838633 SPECIALIZED TRAYS WITH CUPS AND PROCESS FOR PLANT TRANSPLANTATION Non-Final OA PURE IMPACT FZCO
18701243 HYDROPONIC SUBSTRATE Final Rejection PROFILE PRODUCTS LLC
18677938 Apparatus and Method for Forming Oyster Reefs Final Rejection THE ZIP PROJECT LLC
18713893 FACILITY FOR THE AQUACULTURE OF ANIMAL SPECIES Non-Final OA Lisaqua
18667124 SMART POULTRY COOP WITH LOCAL SERVICES MARKETPLACE AND ONLINE COMMUNITY Final Rejection Coop, Inc.
18689401 INSECT OVIPOSITION COLLECTOR FORMED BY A STRUCTURE HAVING RAISED EGG DEPOSITION PATTERNS Final Rejection Innovafeed
18411545 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AQUACULTURE Final Rejection Vertical Oceans Ptd. Ltd.
18521211 STORAGE BOX HAVING STORAGE STRUCTURES FOR FISHING EQUIPMENT Final Rejection Rapala VMC Oyj
18009089 PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CLOSED-LOOP MULTITROPHIC AQUACULTURE Final Rejection Blue Planet Ecosystems GmbH

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