Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: SMITH, KATELYN WHATLEY

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1714 1746 1747 1749 1798

This examiner grants 45% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

45.2%
Allow Rate
-19.8% vs TC avg
377
Total Applications
+42.2%
Interview Lift
1355
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 374 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
11.2%
§102 Novelty
58.2%
§103 Obviousness
26.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18703275 CIGARETTE AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING AEROSOL WITH THE SAME Non-Final OA KT&G CORPORATION

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