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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kyle Thomas Rega, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as REGA, KYLE THOMAS

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1636

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

REGA, KYLE THOMAS is assigned to tech center 1600 and art unit 1636. The record contains 119 resolved cases, a 63.0% allowance rate, and a median of 1292 days to allowance. The interview lift is 41.7%, indicating a substantial association between interviews and improved allowance outcomes in this record.

The leading companies are Research Institute At Nationwide Children's Hospital, Intellia Therapeutics Inc., and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The principal firms are Leason Ellis LLP, MARSHALL, GERSTEIN & BORUN LLP, and MYERS BIGEL, P.A. Because the resolved-case volume is limited, counsel should use the profile as a focused guide rather than a complete predictor. The interview signal supports early preparation, while the 1292-day median calls for realistic timing and continuation planning.

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

Performance Statistics

63.0%
Allow Rate
+3.0% vs TC avg
172
Total Applications
+41.7%
Interview Lift
1292
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 119 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.5%
§101 Eligibility
18.6%
§102 Novelty
39.0%
§103 Obviousness
26.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kyle Thomas Rega's allowance rate?

63.0% of resolved applications examined by Kyle Thomas Rega were allowed (119 resolved cases), compared with 37.1% across Art Unit 1636 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kyle Thomas Rega?

This examiner's interview lift is +41.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kyle Thomas Rega take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kyle Thomas Rega took 1,292 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kyle Thomas Rega work in?

Kyle Thomas Rega examines applications in Art Unit 1636 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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