Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: RUMMEL, IAN A

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1781 1785

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

56.5%
Allow Rate
-8.5% vs TC avg
606
Total Applications
+18.3%
Interview Lift
1214
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 584 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
18.8%
§102 Novelty
60.7%
§103 Obviousness
17.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18447209 Seals for Optical Components Non-Final OA Apple Inc.

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