Prosecution Insights
Last updated: September 07, 2026

Examiner: MERRIAM, ANDREW E

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1624 1791

This examiner grants 25% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

25.2%
Allow Rate
-39.8% vs TC avg
217
Total Applications
+33.8%
Interview Lift
1236
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 135 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.2%
§101 Eligibility
14.9%
§102 Novelty
48.6%
§103 Obviousness
33.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18724589 SKIPJACK TUNA EXTRACT HAVING INCREASED FLAVOR AND UMAMI, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME Non-Final OA CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
17617488 COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING UNPLEASANT FISHY OR MEAT ODOR Non-Final OA CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
18564313 PUFFED FOOD Non-Final OA MEIJI CO., LTD.
17928983 OILY SOLID FOOD Final Rejection MEIJI CO., LTD.

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