Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: SCHNEBELE, HALEY K

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2933 2938

This examiner grants 97% of resolved cases

Analysis

Haley K. Schnebele operates within Art Unit 2933 of Tech Center 2900, where she has managed 155 resolved cases. Her allowance rate of 96.8% indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent grants. This rate suggests that most applications reaching a final resolution under her review result in an allowance.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 799, providing a timeline for practitioners to manage client expectations regarding pendency. While the allowance rate is 96.8%, conducting an interview provides an interview lift of 3.7%. This increase suggests that while interviews are not strictly necessary for success, they may still offer a slight advantage in the prosecution process.

Practitioners should note the efficiency of Art Unit 2933 under this examiner. With 155 resolved cases, the data reflects a pattern of high allowance. The 3.7% interview lift is a minor factor compared to the high baseline probability of success, suggesting that focus should remain on clear claim drafting to maintain these outcomes.

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

Performance Statistics

96.8%
Allow Rate
+36.8% vs TC avg
156
Total Applications
+3.7%
Interview Lift
799
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 155 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
7.2%
§102 Novelty
6.2%
§103 Obviousness
81.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35524219 Food container Non-Final OA Spemot AG

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