Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: MESSERSMITH, ERIC J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3735 3791

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

69.5%
Allow Rate
-0.5% vs TC avg
752
Total Applications
+24.9%
Interview Lift
1238
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 730 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.1%
§101 Eligibility
19.9%
§102 Novelty
44.6%
§103 Obviousness
22.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18732292 ANALYTE SENSORS WITH A SENSING SURFACE HAVING SMALL SENSING SPOTS Non-Final OA Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
18525332 Biological Fluid Micro-Sample Management Device Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company

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