Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Melanie Sue Pellegrini, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as PELLEGRINI, MELANIE SUE

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2911 2913 2916

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

PELLEGRINI, MELANIE SUE has resolved 525 cases in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2911. The allowance rate is 86.5%, and the median time to allowance is 612 days. This profile combines a high allowance rate with the shortest recorded median timeline among the figures provided here for this examiner.

The interview lift is 9.1%, so the recorded outcome association is positive but modest. Serge Volevatch and Serge Vollevatch are the listed companies, reflecting two recorded name forms associated with the portfolio. No top firms are listed. Applicants should rely on claim-focused preparation and the examiner’s specific prosecution record rather than firm concentration.

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

Performance Statistics

86.5%
Allow Rate
+26.5% vs TC avg
527
Total Applications
+9.1%
Interview Lift
612
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 525 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
1.0%
§102 Novelty
3.3%
§103 Obviousness
88.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35527121 Earring Non-Final OA Serge VOLEVATCH
35527092 Brooch Non-Final OA Serge VOLLEVATCH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Melanie Sue Pellegrini's allowance rate?

86.5% of resolved applications examined by Melanie Sue Pellegrini were allowed (525 resolved cases), compared with 96.1% across Art Unit 2911 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Melanie Sue Pellegrini?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Melanie Sue Pellegrini take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Melanie Sue Pellegrini took 612 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Melanie Sue Pellegrini work in?

Melanie Sue Pellegrini examines applications in Art Unit 2911 in Tech Center 2900.

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