Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: SHOWALTER, ALEXANDER KEITH

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1629

This examiner grants 54% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

53.6%
Allow Rate
-6.4% vs TC avg
121
Total Applications
+32.5%
Interview Lift
1309
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.3%
§101 Eligibility
15.7%
§102 Novelty
34.8%
§103 Obviousness
30.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18266508 Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting Fibrosis, Inflammation and Cancer Final Rejection Georgia Tech Research Corporation
18686126 HERBICIDAL MALONAMIDES CONTAINING A CONDENSED RING SYSTEM Non-Final OA BASF SE

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