Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Callie E Shosho, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as SHOSHO, CALLIE E

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1787

This examiner grants 12% of resolved cases

Analysis

Callie E Shosho is an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1787. Her record includes 129 resolved cases, which provide a basis for analyzing her prosecution patterns. The data shows an allowance rate of 11.6%, which is a factor for applicants to consider when filing in this art unit. This 11.6% rate suggests a rigorous examination process that requires careful preparation.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1641, indicating a lengthy timeline for applications that eventually reach a grant. This 1641-day period is a key metric for managing expectations regarding the duration of the patenting process. Practitioners should also note the interview lift of 16.8%, which suggests that direct communication with the examiner can improve the 11.6% probability of success. Engaging in an interview appears to be a constructive strategy for resolving issues in her 129 resolved cases.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is listed as a top company appearing in her docket, reflecting the type of industrial applicants she encounters. No specific top firms are currently identified in the data, suggesting a variety of legal representatives interact with Art Unit 1787. The 16.8% interview lift and the 1641 median days to allowance are the primary statistical guides for navigating prosecution with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

11.6%
Allow Rate
-53.4% vs TC avg
137
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
1641
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 129 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
12.5%
§102 Novelty
54.2%
§103 Obviousness
27.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17676064 Foamable Silicone Composition, Preparation Method and Use Thereof Non-Final OA Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Callie E Shosho's allowance rate?

11.6% of resolved applications examined by Callie E Shosho were allowed (129 resolved cases), compared with 33.0% across Art Unit 1787 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Callie E Shosho?

This examiner's interview lift is +16.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Callie E Shosho take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Callie E Shosho took 1,641 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Callie E Shosho work in?

Callie E Shosho examines applications in Art Unit 1787 in Tech Center 1700 (Chemistry & Materials).

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