Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: SEMBER, THOMAS M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2875 2885 3648

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

84.4%
Allow Rate
+32.4% vs TC avg
1,232
Total Applications
+11.5%
Interview Lift
687
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
33.4%
§102 Novelty
34.2%
§103 Obviousness
13.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18593600 Zoom System for a Wash Light Non-Final OA ROBE lighting s.r.o.
18792981 AIR PURIFIER Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
19426337 LIGHTING DEVICE Non-Final OA STANLEY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
18596645 CORNER REFLECTOR INSTALLATION STRUCTURE Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
19259228 LIGHTING APPARATUS Non-Final OA LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO.,LTD.
18989683 LIGHTING APPARATUS Non-Final OA LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO.,LTD.
18429675 VISUAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Waymo LLC
19262136 VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICE AND VEHICLE LIGHTING FIXTURE Non-Final OA Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation

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