Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: OWENS, DOUGLAS W

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2814 2821 2823 2844 2897

This examiner grants 81% of resolved cases

Analysis

Douglas W. Owens is an examiner in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2814, with 334 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 80.8 percent reflects the likelihood of patent issuance for applications under his review. This metric suggests that the examiner is open to granting patents during the prosecution process, providing a favorable outlook for applicants. The 334 resolved cases provide a statistical basis for these observations.

The interview lift is 3.1 percent, indicating a positive impact from holding an interview with the examiner. Additionally, the median days to allowance is 870, which provides a timeline for the expected duration of successful prosecution. These statistics from 334 resolved cases suggest that while interviews offer a 3.1 percent benefit, the overall allowance rate is already 80.8 percent, making the standard prosecution path effective. Practitioners can expect a process with a high probability of success, though an interview may still be useful for resolving technical disagreements.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

80.8%
Allow Rate
+12.8% vs TC avg
338
Total Applications
+3.1%
Interview Lift
870
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 334 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
35.2%
§102 Novelty
37.6%
§103 Obviousness
19.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18565663 EPITAXIAL WAFER FOR ULTRAVIOLET RAY EMISSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
18565701 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING DOUBLE-GATE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS Final Rejection INSTITUTE OF MICROELECTRONICS, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

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