Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: MUSSELMAN, TIMOTHY A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2686 3714 3715

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

58.1%
Allow Rate
-11.9% vs TC avg
975
Total Applications
+25.7%
Interview Lift
1193
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 951 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

10.0%
§101 Eligibility
21.4%
§102 Novelty
55.6%
§103 Obviousness
10.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18927901 APPARATUS FOR THE COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED Final Rejection Sony Group Corporation

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