Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, HALEY ANNE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

55.8%
Allow Rate
-14.2% vs TC avg
252
Total Applications
+59.0%
Interview Lift
1030
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 224 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.9%
§101 Eligibility
23.6%
§102 Novelty
46.9%
§103 Obviousness
20.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19214646 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19098688 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
18973922 Foot Support Systems Including Fluid Movement Controllers and Adjustable Foot Support Pressure Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
18941967 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A SOLE STRUCTURE Final Rejection Nike, Inc.
19216412 SEGMENTED SOLE FOR FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.
18309067 WAISTBAND FOR GARMENTS Non-Final OA LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC.
18313135 SHOE MIDSOLE LATTICE STRUCTURES Non-Final OA adidas AG
19201717 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE PLATE Non-Final OA PUMA SE
19078989 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE PLATE Non-Final OA PUMA SE
19053213 PERSONALIZED FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLY WITH PANEL SYSTEM Non-Final OA Drake Labs, Inc.
18261795 CHIN-GUARD GAP ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR HELMET Non-Final OA HJC CORP.
18868104 A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURED BY DIRECT INJECTION PRODUCTION Non-Final OA ECCO Sko A/S
18914950 STORM HOODED GARMENT Non-Final OA Amer Sports Canada Inc.
18675611 HOCKEY GOALKEEPER LEG PADS Final Rejection BAUER HOCKEY LTD.
18560227 SOLE STRUCTURE OF A SHOE AND SHOE WITH SUCH A SOLE STRUCTURE Final Rejection GEOX S.p.A.
18264006 FOOTWEAR WITH ACTIVE TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL Non-Final OA HARD & GUARD INDUSTRIES S.R.L.
18130634 INFANT ANTI-FLAIL GARMENT Non-Final OA Nested Bean, Inc.

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