Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MELLINGER, CORBYN DAVID

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2899

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Corbyn David Mellinger is a patent examiner in Tech Center 2800, working within Art Unit 2899. The examiner has 37 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 78.4 percent. This 78.4 percent rate reflects the proportion of applications that reach a grant. For the 37 cases handled, this data provides a basis for understanding the probability of success during the examination process. The volume of resolved cases reflects the examiner's experience within Tech Center 2800.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1209. This 1209-day timeline represents the duration for an application to move from filing to a grant. Applicants should consider this period when planning their patent strategy and resource allocation. The volume of 37 resolved cases suggests that this duration is a consistent aspect of the examiner's workflow in Art Unit 2899. This median provides a specific metric for evaluating the expected length of prosecution.

The data shows an interview lift of 40.0 percent. This 40.0 percent lift represents the change in the likelihood of allowance when an interview is conducted. It suggests that direct communication is a method for addressing the probability of a grant. For practitioners, utilizing an interview is an option to navigate the prosecution process and achieve a positive outcome. Practitioners can use this lift to evaluate the potential benefits of direct engagement.

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

Performance Statistics

78.4%
Allow Rate
+10.4% vs TC avg
62
Total Applications
+40.0%
Interview Lift
1209
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 37 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
26.0%
§102 Novelty
48.4%
§103 Obviousness
25.3%
§112 Clarity

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