Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MATHEW, SEEMA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3738 3771 3774

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

Seema Mathew has resolved 713 cases in Art Unit 3738, achieving an allowance rate of 71.4%. The median days to allowance is 1199. This data reflects a steady prosecution environment in Tech Center 3700. The interview lift is 26.1%, which is a significant boost to the 71.4% baseline. This 26.1% lift suggests that interviews are a very productive use of time for resolving outstanding issues.

Practitioners should plan for a 1199-day median timeline while utilizing interviews to improve their odds. With 713 resolved cases, the 71.4% rate is a well-supported metric. The 26.1% lift indicates that the examiner is responsive to direct engagement. The 1199-day median provides a realistic timeframe for applicants to reach a final resolution. In Art Unit 3738, the 71.4% allowance rate is a strong indicator of success.

In Tech Center 3700, the 1199-day median pendency is a key factor for planning. The 26.1% interview lift is one of the most impactful metrics in this profile. Applicants should prioritize interviews to navigate the 1199-day process effectively. The 713 cases on record ensure that these metrics are statistically representative of the examiner's performance.

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

Performance Statistics

71.4%
Allow Rate
+1.4% vs TC avg
739
Total Applications
+26.1%
Interview Lift
1199
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 713 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
24.4%
§102 Novelty
52.6%
§103 Obviousness
15.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18369138 HUMERAL IMPLANT AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTING THE SAME Final Rejection HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
18775700 RELEASABLE RETAINING MECHANISMS FOR AN ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY OF A DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR AN EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICE Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18769639 MECHANICAL WAVE SENSOR FOR DETECTING DETACHMENT OF PROSTHETIC VALVE ACTUATOR Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18662950 PROSTHETIC VALVES WITH WIDER OUTFLOW CELLS Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18654281 VALVED CONDUIT WITH SINUSES Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18588420 DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR DOCKING A HEART VALVE Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18777366 Annuloplasty Ring For Receiving A Replacement Valve Non-Final OA Northwestern University
18299806 Soft Anchor Locking Staple and Methods of Tissue Repairs Non-Final OA ARTHREX, INC.
18780034 PROSTHETIC VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM Non-Final OA Shifamed Holdings, LLC
18452794 PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE WITH NON-ABRASIVE OUTFLOW REGION Final Rejection Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
18396979 Positional Markers for Medical Device Final Rejection Cephea Valve Technologies, Inc.
18704506 CRANIOPLASTY PROSTHESIS AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR Non-Final OA SOCPRA SCIENCES ET GENIE S.E.C.

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