Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: SPANGLER, JOSEPH RANKIN

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1656

This examiner grants 42% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

41.5%
Allow Rate
-18.5% vs TC avg
104
Total Applications
+68.2%
Interview Lift
1305
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 65 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

11.3%
§101 Eligibility
12.5%
§102 Novelty
35.0%
§103 Obviousness
23.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17514264 Fibrosis Assay Final Rejection Georgia Tech Research Corporation
17615853 METHOD FOR ANALYZING MICROBIAL FLORA Final Rejection NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
17434832 Precise Gene Activation Via Novel Designed Proteins Mediating Epigenetic Remodeling Final Rejection UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
17622020 Self-Contained Responsive Biological Systems and Methods Non-Final OA Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
18518641 NOVEL DUNALIELLA SALINA AND USES THEREOF Non-Final OA IUCF-HYU (INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY)

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