Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: MELLON, DAVID C

Tech Center 6200 • Art Units: 1700 1733 1759 1765 1777 1796 1797 6202 6212

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

66.3%
Allow Rate
+6.3% vs TC avg
827
Total Applications
+16.7%
Interview Lift
1138
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 824 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
22.7%
§102 Novelty
36.7%
§103 Obviousness
31.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18123667 POWDER METAL MATERIAL FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING 3D PRINTER WHICH IS ALUMINUM ALLOY AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD Final Rejection HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
17815549 Apparatus And Method For Contacting Blood With Ozone Non-Final OA Sangair AB

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