Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: PATEL, YOGESH P

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732 3772 3776 3791

This examiner grants 58% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

58.0%
Allow Rate
-12.0% vs TC avg
816
Total Applications
+58.3%
Interview Lift
1338
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 800 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
17.8%
§102 Novelty
48.5%
§103 Obviousness
28.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18906073 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INDUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE IN SUPPORT STRUCTURES OF THE TEETH AND REPOSITIONING THEREOF Non-Final OA Align Technology, Inc.
18610236 LASER MARKING OF DENTAL APPLIANCES Non-Final OA Align Technology, Inc.
18027576 SHAPE OPTIMIZED PREPARATION AND RESTORATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DENTAL AND OTHER APPLICATIONS Non-Final OA REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
17517205 System Having A Laser And An Adhesive For The Securing Of A Dental Restoration Part And Method For Securing A Restoration Part, In Particular A Dental Restoration Part Final Rejection Ivoclar Vivadent AG

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