Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: MANGINE, HEATHER N

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3765

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

47.9%
Allow Rate
-22.1% vs TC avg
570
Total Applications
+64.8%
Interview Lift
954
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 535 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.3%
§101 Eligibility
15.8%
§102 Novelty
46.8%
§103 Obviousness
28.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19385885 BLADDER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
18989121 GOLF SHOE WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURE Final Rejection Acushnet Company
18969978 WELDING HEADGEAR WITH HEAD STRAP TIGHTNESS FEEDBACK AND LIMITING Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
19431157 FOOTWEAR WITH RETENTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA ALPINESTARS RESEARCH S.P.A.
19250281 Elastomeric Article with Imprinted Pattern on One Side Final Rejection O&M Halyard, Inc.
19381931 Maternity Garments for Breast-Feeding, Exercise and Work Tasks Non-Final OA Winki, LLC
19244335 ADAPTABLE HELMET SYSTEM Final Rejection GTC Land Sports Inc

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