Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: SMITH JR., JIMMY R

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1715 1745 1789

This examiner grants 65% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

64.7%
Allow Rate
At TC average
491
Total Applications
+43.7%
Interview Lift
1057
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 456 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
15.0%
§102 Novelty
45.0%
§103 Obviousness
36.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18914371 METHOD FOR CLOSING AN ORIFICE OF A SILICON CARBIDE-BASED CONTAINER Non-Final OA COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
18093017 THERMOPLASTIC VASCULAR STRUCTURES Final Rejection The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy

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