Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Kristin Ann Vajda, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as VAJDA, KRISTIN ANN

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1622 1624 1626

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

VAJDA, KRISTIN ANN has 1628 resolved cases in tech center 1600 and art unit 1622. The allowance rate is 83.8%, the interview lift is 11.1%, and the median time to allowance is 657 days. The large record supports a substantial view of prosecution outcomes. Allowance occurs in most resolved matters, while the interview association is comparatively limited. The median indicates a shorter timeline than many extended prosecution records.

The main companies are Pfizer Inc., Samsung Display Co., Ltd., and The University of British Columbia. The leading firms are NIXON & VANDERHYE, PC, ALSTON & BIRD LLP, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP. Applicants may prioritize clear claim drafting and efficient issue resolution, using interviews selectively rather than relying on them as the primary source of improvement.

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

Performance Statistics

83.8%
Allow Rate
+23.8% vs TC avg
1,665
Total Applications
+11.1%
Interview Lift
657
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1628 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.2%
§101 Eligibility
26.7%
§102 Novelty
12.2%
§103 Obviousness
34.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18322819 DONOR-ACCEPTOR-DONOR TYPE MATERIALS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS Non-Final OA The Regents of the University of Michigan
18702299 ORGANIC MOLECULES FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES Non-Final OA Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
17282319 Transcription Factor BRN2 Inhibitory Compounds as Therapeutics and Methods for Their Use Final Rejection The University of British Columbia
18287646 THERAPY FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
18934691 TETRAHYDROQUINOLINO DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF METASTATIC AND CHEMORESISTANT CANCERS Non-Final OA THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
18687448 COMBINATIONS OF CANNABIS AND PLANT-DERIVED COMPOUNDS AS ANTI-CELL PROLIFERATION-RELATED DISEASE AGENTS Non-Final OA ARIEL SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS LTD.
18518816 AGENT FOR PREVENTING OR AMELIORATING PRURITUS Non-Final OA KAO CORPORATION
18789272 SULFONYL AMIDE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL CELL GROWTH Non-Final OA Pfizer Inc.
19024658 METHOD OF TREATING CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE PGI2 RECEPTOR Non-Final OA Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
18701027 IMPROVED SELECTIVE JAK2 INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Yale University
18263772 NOVEL COMPOUND AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS Non-Final OA LG CHEM, LTD.
18799659 MODULATORS OF MYOCYTE LIPID ACCUMULATION AND INSULIN RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF Non-Final OA THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
18568615 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NON-TUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTIONS Non-Final OA COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kristin Ann Vajda's allowance rate?

83.8% of resolved applications examined by Kristin Ann Vajda were allowed (1,628 resolved cases), compared with 60.6% across Art Unit 1622 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kristin Ann Vajda?

This examiner's interview lift is +11.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kristin Ann Vajda take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kristin Ann Vajda took 657 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kristin Ann Vajda work in?

Kristin Ann Vajda examines applications in Art Unit 1622 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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