Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: MATTHEWS, WILLIAM H

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3738 3774

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

66.7%
Allow Rate
-3.3% vs TC avg
816
Total Applications
+21.6%
Interview Lift
1241
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 808 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.1%
§101 Eligibility
25.0%
§102 Novelty
33.9%
§103 Obviousness
26.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19304178 Cardiac Valve Leaflet Enhancer Devices and Systems Non-Final OA Emory University

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