Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: MERCADO, LOUIS A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3677

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

79.1%
Allow Rate
+27.1% vs TC avg
719
Total Applications
+18.5%
Interview Lift
806
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 674 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
42.3%
§102 Novelty
31.7%
§103 Obviousness
21.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18282560 Installation Structure and Electronic Device Final Rejection BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18733529 Split Piping Slider Final Rejection Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18533264 ZIPPER ASSEMBLY OF A RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18337364 Fastener Assembly for Vehicle Final Rejection Kia Corporation
18901449 SEAT BELT END CLOSING DEVICE AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME Final Rejection BYD COMPANY LIMITED
18666952 COIL-TYPE FLUID-IMPERVIOUS ZIPPER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCT USING SAME Final Rejection Shiu-Yin CHENG
18657375 SLIDER CAPABLE OF MINIMIZING SCRATCHING ON ZIPPER, ZIPPER USING THE SLIDER, AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCT USING THE ZIPPER Final Rejection Shiu-Yin CHENG
18426006 Adjustably Retractable Tether and Related Methods Final Rejection Rob's Super Safe Surf Ropes, LLC

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