Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: STEPHENS, REBECCA JOHANNA

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1600 1638 1662 1663

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

67.6%
Allow Rate
+7.6% vs TC avg
242
Total Applications
+28.8%
Interview Lift
1074
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 213 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

11.3%
§101 Eligibility
16.6%
§102 Novelty
22.5%
§103 Obviousness
41.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18618668 CLASS 2 CRISPR/CAS COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of California
19024803 INSECTICIDAL PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE Non-Final OA PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
18952029 Sorghum Hybrid R20Y2043 Final Rejection PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
18931276 VARIETY CORN LINE MEFX5118ZL Final Rejection SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
18923799 VARIETY CORN LINE DWID4941 Final Rejection SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
17785343 IMPROVED GENOME EDITING USING PAIRED NICKASES Non-Final OA BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC

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