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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Tynesha L. Mcclain, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as MCCLAIN, TYNESHA L.

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1784 1789 1791 1793 1794

This examiner grants 16% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tynesha L. McClain manages Art Unit 1784 with a 15.7% allowance rate. This rate is accompanied by a median days to allowance of 1659 across 458 resolved cases. However, the interview lift of 24.3% is a significant metric, indicating that interviews are a critical tool for navigating her review process. The 24.3% lift suggests that direct communication can improve the chances of success compared to the 15.7% baseline.

Major clients in her docket include DSM IP Assets B.V., Fuji Oil Holdings Inc., and International Ip Holdings LLC. Nixon & Vanderhye, PC, JCIPRNET, and Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP are the most active firms. Given the 15.7% baseline allowance rate, the 24.3% lift represents a strategic opportunity for applicants to improve their prospects. The 1659-day median pendency highlights the timeline for prosecution. For the firms involved, the data underscores the role of oral advocacy as a means to bridge the gap between the examiner's standards and the applicant's objectives.

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

Performance Statistics

15.7%
Allow Rate
-49.3% vs TC avg
513
Total Applications
+24.3%
Interview Lift
1659
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 458 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.3%
§101 Eligibility
14.5%
§102 Novelty
52.9%
§103 Obviousness
27.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18387765 CLEAR LIQUID CAROTENOID FORMULATIONS AND CLEAR BEVERAGES CONTAINING THEM Final Rejection DSM IP Assets B.V.
18373777 TABLETTABLE FORMULATION OF LUTEIN AND/OR ZEAXANTHIN Final Rejection DSM IP Assets B.V.
18010688 BEER-TASTE BEVERAGE Non-Final OA SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Tynesha L. Mcclain's allowance rate?

15.7% of resolved applications examined by Tynesha L. Mcclain were allowed (458 resolved cases), compared with 56.5% across Art Unit 1784 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Tynesha L. Mcclain?

This examiner's interview lift is +24.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Tynesha L. Mcclain take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Tynesha L. Mcclain took 1,659 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Tynesha L. Mcclain work in?

Tynesha L. Mcclain examines applications in Art Unit 1784 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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