Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: POLK, SHARON A

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2853

This examiner grants 92% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

91.5%
Allow Rate
+23.5% vs TC avg
878
Total Applications
+6.0%
Interview Lift
670
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 868 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
28.5%
§102 Novelty
43.6%
§103 Obviousness
19.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18955382 PRINTING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS Non-Final OA BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18969196 INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
18977574 PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18942171 PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRINTING USING THE SAME Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., LTD.
19001618 PRINTING DEVICE Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
19020728 LINKAGE APPARATUS FOR PRINTER, PRINTER, AND MEDICAL APPARATUS Non-Final OA GE Precision Healthcare LLC

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