Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SIMONE, CATHERINE A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1731 1781 1783 1794 2812 3633

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Catherine A Simone examines applications in Art Unit 1731 under Tech Center 3600. The examiner has a high volume of 966 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 73.3%. This indicates a high probability of success for applicants. The interview lift of 22.8% suggests that verbal communication is a valuable strategy for overcoming rejections. Successful applications reach allowance in a median of 1072 days.

Given the 73.3% allowance rate, practitioners can expect a generally favorable examination process in Art Unit 1731. The 22.8% interview lift can be used to resolve outstanding issues and potentially shorten the 1072-day median pendency. Across 966 resolved cases, the examiner has established a clear pattern of resolution in Tech Center 3600. Strategy should leverage both the 73.3% grant probability and the 22.8% lift. The 1072-day timeline provides a reliable estimate for planning.

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

Performance Statistics

73.3%
Allow Rate
+21.3% vs TC avg
1,001
Total Applications
+22.8%
Interview Lift
1072
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 966 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
34.2%
§102 Novelty
40.9%
§103 Obviousness
19.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18557133 DISPLAY APPARATUS, SUPPORTING MEMBER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUPPORTING MEMBER, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
18889625 ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT PLATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SUPPORT PLATE Non-Final OA SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
18324614 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
19020982 HOUSING, MOBILE TERMINAL, AND SPUTTER COATING APPARATUS Non-Final OA HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
18508694 GRAPHITE MATERIALS AND DEVICES WITH SURFACE MICRO-TEXTURING Non-Final OA MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
18771841 FLASHED GLASS AND PREPARING METHOD THEREOF, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED
18283017 DECORATIVE SHEET AND DECORATIVE PANEL Final Rejection Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
18564992 PACKAGING MATERIALS WITH SEALED EDGES AND PACKAGING SYSTEMS Final Rejection PAC WORLDWIDE CORPORATION

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