Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: USTARIS, JOSEPH G

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2400 2424 2483 2623

This examiner grants 31% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

30.8%
Allow Rate
-31.2% vs TC avg
97
Total Applications
+28.7%
Interview Lift
1477
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 91 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.4%
§101 Eligibility
15.6%
§102 Novelty
64.6%
§103 Obviousness
13.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18617634 MASK BASED IMAGE COMPOSITION Non-Final OA Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

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