Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: MELVIN, BRYAN NOLAN

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2912

This examiner grants 96% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

95.8%
Allow Rate
+35.8% vs TC avg
265
Total Applications
-0.4%
Interview Lift
709
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 263 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
4.4%
§102 Novelty
3.5%
§103 Obviousness
87.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
29773725 CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Samtec, Inc.

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