Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: TAVARES-CROCKETT, ULA CORINNA

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1729 1786 1794 1795

This examiner grants 40% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ula Corinna Tavares-Crockett is an examiner in Tech Center 1700 and Art Unit 1729. With 164 resolved cases, the examiner has an allowance rate_pct of 39.6. The median_days_to_allowance for these cases is 1385. These figures indicate a more challenging prosecution environment with a longer-than-average pendency.

The interview lift_pct of 29.9 is a significant data point. This figure shows that an interview increases the likelihood of allowance by 29.9 over the 39.6 percent baseline. For the 164 resolved cases, this lift suggests that the examiner is open to resolving issues through direct discussion. The 1385 median_days_to_allowance provides a specific timeframe for those applications that reach issuance.

The 1385 median_days_to_allowance and 39.6 allowance rate_pct highlight the difficulties applicants may face. However, the 29.9 interview lift_pct provides a clear path to improving those odds. Practitioners should consider early and frequent interviews to manage the 1385-day timeline and increase the chances of a successful outcome in Art Unit 1729.

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

Performance Statistics

39.6%
Allow Rate
-25.4% vs TC avg
170
Total Applications
+29.9%
Interview Lift
1385
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 164 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
18.8%
§102 Novelty
57.4%
§103 Obviousness
14.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19089331 IMITATION CERAMIC STRUCTURE, PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED
18909419 COMPOSITE FIBER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)
18645773 Gypsum Panel Having Enhanced Hail Resistance Final Rejection Gold Bond Building Products, LLC
19034238 SULFONATED THERMOPLASTIC PART AND METHOD FOR FORMING SAME Non-Final OA Rohr, Inc.

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