Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 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
667
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 262 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
4.2%
§102 Novelty
3.3%
§103 Obviousness
84.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
29773725 CONNECTOR Non-Final OA Samtec, Inc.
35521494 Electricity switch Final Rejection Chongqing Mingkai Technology Development Co., Ltd
35521692 Ferrule for Optical Fiber Connectors Non-Final OA Hakusan Inc.

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