Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: SOUTHWOOD, YEN LE

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2918

This examiner grants 98% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

97.7%
Allow Rate
+37.7% vs TC avg
178
Total Applications
+2.5%
Interview Lift
671
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 172 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
16.1%
§102 Novelty
4.7%
§103 Obviousness
76.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
35523718 Wine-tasting glass Non-Final OA Lalique SA
35523150 Beverage bottle Non-Final OA STOR,S.L.
35523434 Drinking vessel Non-Final OA Guangdong Woodsun Housewares Co., Ltd
35523437 Drinking vessel Final Rejection Guangdong Woodsun Housewares Co., Ltd
35521122 Cooking pot lid Non-Final OA Fiskars Finland Oy Ab

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