Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: SWEENEY, LAURA MARTIN

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2853 2855

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Laura Martin Sweeney serves in Tech Center 2800 and Art Unit 2853. With 85 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate of 85.9 percent. This 85.9 percent rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants, with a majority of cases resulting in a patent grant. The 85 resolved cases provide a statistical basis, indicating that these metrics are a reflection of the examiner's prosecution style.

The interview lift is 16.5 percent. This 16.5 percent lift indicates that interviews are a tool for further improving the chances of success. The median days to allowance is 1138. With 85 resolved cases, these metrics provide an indication of the examiner's practices. Practitioners should expect a high probability of allowance and consider an interview to take advantage of the 16.5 percent lift. This strategy can help ensure a successful outcome within the 1138-day median timeframe. The combination of rate and lift supports a proactive approach.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

85.9%
Allow Rate
+17.9% vs TC avg
90
Total Applications
+16.5%
Interview Lift
1138
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 85 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
10.6%
§102 Novelty
63.3%
§103 Obviousness
9.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17972877 PRETREATMENT LIQUID AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD Non-Final OA KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
18553835 INKJET INK, INK SET, INK MEDIUM SET, AND PRINTING MEDIUM Final Rejection Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha
18547042 CALCIUM SILICATE-BASED DENTAL COMPOSITION LEADING TO IMPROVED PROPERTIES Final Rejection SEPTODONT OU SEPTODONT SAS ou SPECIALITES SEPTODONT

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