Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: TARAE, CATHERINE MICHELLE

Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 2649 3622 3688 3992

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Analysis

Catherine Michelle Tarae, working in Tech Center 3900 and Art Unit 2649, has 163 resolved cases. The examiner's allowance rate_pct is 61.3. The median_days_to_allowance for these cases is 1129. These figures provide a moderate probability of success and a standard expectation for the duration of the prosecution cycle.

The data highlights an interview lift_pct of 20.6. This 20.6 percent increase in the likelihood of allowance demonstrates that interviews are an effective tool in this art unit. For the 163 resolved cases, this lift suggests that the examiner is receptive to the clarifications provided during such discussions. The 1129 median_days_to_allowance serves as a key benchmark for managing client expectations regarding timing.

Practitioners should weigh the 61.3 allowance rate_pct against the 1129 median_days_to_allowance when advising on strategy. The 20.6 interview lift_pct should be viewed as a tactical advantage to improve the baseline probability of success. These figures collectively define the procedural expectations for applications within Tech Center 3900 under this examiner's review.

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

Performance Statistics

61.3%
Allow Rate
+1.3% vs TC avg
174
Total Applications
+20.6%
Interview Lift
1129
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 163 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

14.4%
§101 Eligibility
20.5%
§102 Novelty
25.5%
§103 Obviousness
21.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19357470 AUTOMATED GENERATION OF RECOMMENDED RESPONSE MESSAGES Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
19214044 MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD OF PAIRING THE SAME WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
18802812 USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18412117 Method and Apparatus for Seamless Handover in a Wireless Communication Network Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
18808813 ENHANCEMENTS TO SERVING A USER EQUIPMENT IN A VISITED COUNTRY IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Non-Final OA Nokia Technologies OY
19346493 NON-SEQUENTIAL RESTAURANT ORDER SYSTEM AND METHOD Non-Final OA Blue Baker, LLC

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