Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MALLEY, MARY S

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2914 2924 2936

This examiner grants 95% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mary S. Malley is an examiner in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2914. She has managed 464 resolved cases, which provides the basis for her performance metrics. The overall allowance rate is 95.0 percent. This 95.0 percent figure serves as a baseline for applicants to evaluate their chances of success. Practitioners can use the 464 case history to assess the examiner's experience level in this specific field.

The data highlights a 5.1 percent interview lift, suggesting that direct communication can influence the outcome of a case. This 5.1 percent lift is a key tactical consideration for those deciding whether to request a formal discussion. The median days to allowance for her cases is 741. This 741 day period reflects the typical timeframe from filing to patent issuance for successful applications. Understanding the 741 day median pendency and the impact of interviews can help practitioners develop a more efficient prosecution strategy for Art Unit 2914 and Tech Center 2900.

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

Performance Statistics

95.0%
Allow Rate
+35.0% vs TC avg
465
Total Applications
+5.1%
Interview Lift
741
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 464 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
5.1%
§102 Novelty
3.5%
§103 Obviousness
82.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35523521 Cell culture incubator Final Rejection Eppendorf SE

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