Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: MACK, RICKY LEVERN

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2800 2872 2873 2875

This examiner grants 33% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ricky Levern Mack serves in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2800. Based on 61 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 32.8 percent. This rate suggests that applicants face a rigorous examination process. The median days to allowance is 1070, indicating that successful cases require a significant time commitment to reach a grant. Practitioners should prepare for a challenging path in Art Unit 2800.

The interview lift is 20.2 percent, which offers a strategic advantage. While the overall allowance rate is 32.8 percent, the 20.2 percent lift shows that conducting an interview substantially increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome. This suggests that the examiner is receptive to verbal arguments and that direct communication can help resolve issues that written responses alone might not address. The 1070 median days to allowance remains a key factor for planning.

With 61 resolved cases, the data provides a clear picture of the challenges in Tech Center 2800. The 1070 days to allowance and the 32.8 percent allowance rate set a baseline for expectations. However, the 20.2 percent interview lift is a key metric for applicants looking to improve their chances. Practitioners should consider scheduling interviews early to navigate the prosecution process more effectively.

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

Performance Statistics

32.8%
Allow Rate
-35.2% vs TC avg
73
Total Applications
+20.2%
Interview Lift
1070
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 61 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
35.6%
§102 Novelty
50.0%
§103 Obviousness
8.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17843678 OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Final Rejection FUJIFILM Corporation

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