Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, HALEY ANNE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3732

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Analysis

Haley Anne Smith operates in Art Unit 3732 and has resolved 238 cases. The examiner's allowance rate is 56.3 percent. This figure suggests a more challenging environment in Tech Center 3700 compared to examiners with higher rates. Practitioners should prepare for a rigorous examination process given the 56.3 percent allowance rate across these 238 resolved cases.

However, the interview lift of 59.1 percent is exceptionally high. This indicates that interviews are a vital tool for overcoming rejections and securing an allowance significantly above the baseline. The 59.1 percent lift suggests that direct communication is the most effective way to resolve issues in Art Unit 3732. Practitioners should prioritize interviews in their strategy.

The median days to allowance is 916, providing a benchmark for the duration of the prosecution cycle. This timeframe of 916 days is a key factor for applicants to consider when planning their patent portfolios in Tech Center 3700. By leveraging the high interview lift, practitioners can work to improve their odds of success within this timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

56.3%
Allow Rate
-13.7% vs TC avg
278
Total Applications
+59.1%
Interview Lift
916
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 238 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.2%
§101 Eligibility
23.6%
§102 Novelty
48.2%
§103 Obviousness
19.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19420378 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19295802 FOOTWEAR WITH JOINTED SOLE STRUCTURE FOR EASE OF ACCESS Non-Final OA NIKE, Inc.
19274919 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
19208293 BLADDER AND SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
19098688 SOLE STRUCTURE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
19201717 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE PLATE Final Rejection PUMA SE
19078989 ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE PLATE Final Rejection PUMA SE
19453994 Hard Hat Face Shield Attachment System Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
19385130 PLATE, SOLE, AND SHOE Non-Final OA ASICS CORPORATION
19437285 ABSORBENT GARMENT Non-Final OA Shenzhen Lute Jiacheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.
18673940 FOOTWEAR MIDSOLE WITH 3-D PRINTED MESH HAVING AN ANISOTROPIC STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME Non-Final OA adidas AG
19357452 GOLF SHOE WITH SPRING PLATE Non-Final OA Acushnet Company

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