Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Rilla Marie Samsell, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SAMSELL, RILLA MARIE

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1624 1626 1653

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

SAMSELL, RILLA MARIE works in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1624. The profile records 94 resolved cases and a 69.1% allowance rate. The limited case volume means the allowance result should be interpreted as a profile signal rather than a broad prediction. The 1193-day median to allowance indicates that prosecution may require extended attention.

Interviews show a 6.4% lift in allowance outcomes, a modest positive association. Practitioners may therefore reserve interviews for issues where direct discussion is likely to add value. The leading companies are Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, and Ucl Business Ltd. Listed firms include Casimir Jones, S.C., HSML P.C., and Jones Day.

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

Performance Statistics

69.1%
Allow Rate
+9.1% vs TC avg
124
Total Applications
+6.4%
Interview Lift
1193
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 94 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.4%
§101 Eligibility
22.0%
§102 Novelty
24.3%
§103 Obviousness
33.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18289283 COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN INHIBITOR OF MITOCHONDRIAL TRANSCRIPTION Non-Final OA MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Rilla Marie Samsell's allowance rate?

69.1% of resolved applications examined by Rilla Marie Samsell were allowed (94 resolved cases), compared with 54.6% across Art Unit 1624 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Rilla Marie Samsell?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Rilla Marie Samsell take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Rilla Marie Samsell took 1,193 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Rilla Marie Samsell work in?

Rilla Marie Samsell examines applications in Art Unit 1624 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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