Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: MCDOWELL, BRIAN E

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1624 1626

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

74.2%
Allow Rate
+14.2% vs TC avg
1,178
Total Applications
+30.4%
Interview Lift
811
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1125 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
20.3%
§102 Novelty
16.5%
§103 Obviousness
49.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17911304 METHODS OF CONTROLLING OR PREVENTING INFESTATION OF SOYBEAN PLANTS BY THE PHYTOPATHOGENIC MICROORGANISM CORYNESPORA CASSIICOLA Final Rejection SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
18221513 MODIFIED FLUOROQUINOLONES AND USES THEREOF Non-Final OA Technion Research & Development Foundation Limited
17799639 INHIBITORS OF ULK1/2 AND METHODS OF USING SAME Non-Final OA SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS MEDICAL DISCOVERY INSTITUTE

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