Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: PRONE, CHRISTOPHER D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3738 3774

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

64.8%
Allow Rate
-5.2% vs TC avg
869
Total Applications
+18.8%
Interview Lift
1565
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 815 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
23.1%
§102 Novelty
47.8%
§103 Obviousness
25.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18715312 Canine Unicompartimental Elbow Humeral Implant Non-Final OA Arthrex, Inc.
17764027 Method for Modeling Glenoid Anatomy and Optimization of Asymmetric Component Design Final Rejection Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
18711606 LEAFLET DESIGN FOR A HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS Non-Final OA MEDTRONIC, INC.

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