Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MAY, ROBERT J

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2844 2875 2885

This examiner grants 75% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Robert J. May operates within Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2844. He has overseen 1095 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 75.4%. This metric indicates that a significant majority of applications reaching a final disposition are granted. The median days to allowance for these successful cases is 758, which serves as a benchmark for the expected duration of prosecution.

The data shows an interview lift of 15.5%. This positive lift demonstrates that direct engagement with the examiner is an effective way to increase the probability of an allowance. Given the 75.4% base allowance rate, the 15.5% lift makes interviews a useful strategy for practitioners. The 758-day median pendency provides a clear expectation for timing. The volume of 1095 cases ensures that these metrics are based on a reliable and consistent track record.

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

Performance Statistics

75.4%
Allow Rate
+7.4% vs TC avg
1,112
Total Applications
+15.5%
Interview Lift
758
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1095 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
27.9%
§102 Novelty
50.8%
§103 Obviousness
14.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19428290 DISPLAY APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG Display Co., Ltd.
19272856 ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR HAVING THERAPEUTIC ASSEMBLIES Non-Final OA Therabody, Inc.
18714224 LAMP COVER, LIGHTING DEVICE, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT Non-Final OA SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19167713 ILLUMINATED SEAT BELT BUCKLE FOR A SEAT BELT DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Non-Final OA Autoliv Development AB
19480857 Lighting Device for a Motor Vehicle Non-Final OA Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
19469433 MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR CEILING SUSPENDED SKYLIGHT LUMINAIRES Non-Final OA SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
18963870 FRONT COVER STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.

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