Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Joseph Ricci Matthews, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MATTHEWS, JOSEPH RICCI

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1656

This examiner grants 0% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

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Allow Rate
-60.0% vs TC avg
6
Total Applications
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Interview Lift
0
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 0 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
27.3%
§102 Novelty
45.5%
§103 Obviousness
27.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18627930 Methods of Treating Graft Versus Host Disease Non-Final OA The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
18660083 PEPTIDE FOR INHIBITING CALCINEURIN AND USE THEREOF Non-Final OA Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
18639337 FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY Non-Final OA Duke University

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which art unit does examiner Joseph Ricci Matthews work in?

Joseph Ricci Matthews examines applications in Art Unit 1656 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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