Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: VAJDA, KRISTIN ANN

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1622 1624 1626

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kristin Ann Vajda is a very high-volume examiner in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1622, with 1624 resolved cases. She maintains an allowance rate of 84.0%, which is a strong indicator of success for applications on her docket. This 84.0% rate suggests that the examiner is open to finding allowable subject matter through the prosecution process. The large volume of 1624 cases ensures that these statistics are highly representative of her overall performance.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 656, reflecting an exceptionally efficient prosecution timeline. Additionally, the data shows an interview lift of 10.9%, which provides a meaningful boost to the probability of success. This positive lift suggests that direct communication can be a very effective tool for resolving outstanding issues. The 656-day median pendency is an attractive feature for applicants seeking a quick resolution in Art Unit 1622.

For practitioners, the strategy with this examiner should include both high-quality written submissions and proactive interviewing. The 10.9% lift suggests that verbal discussions are a productive way to supplement the written record. With an 84.0% allowance rate and a 656-day median, the examiner's docket is both favorable and fast-moving. This data-driven insight allows for a more focused allocation of resources during the prosecution phase in Tech Center 1600.

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

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+24.0% vs TC avg
1,653
Total Applications
+10.9%
Interview Lift
656
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1624 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.2%
§101 Eligibility
26.9%
§102 Novelty
12.3%
§103 Obviousness
33.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17282319 Transcription Factor BRN2 Inhibitory Compounds as Therapeutics and Methods for Their Use Final Rejection The University of British Columbia
18263772 NOVEL COMPOUND AS PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS Non-Final OA LG CHEM, LTD.
18287646 THERAPY FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
18263582 ENZYME INHIBITORS AND VIRAL INFECTION THERAPY Non-Final OA UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
18687448 COMBINATIONS OF CANNABIS AND PLANT-DERIVED COMPOUNDS AS ANTI-CELL PROLIFERATION-RELATED DISEASE AGENTS Non-Final OA ARIEL SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS LTD.
18687441 TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES WITH HDAC INHIBITORS Non-Final OA CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
18789272 SULFONYL AMIDE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL CELL GROWTH Non-Final OA Pfizer Inc.
18701027 IMPROVED SELECTIVE JAK2 INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Yale University
18518816 AGENT FOR PREVENTING OR AMELIORATING PRURITUS Non-Final OA KAO CORPORATION
18943115 5,6,7,7a-Tetrahydrocyclopenta[f]pyrido[1,2-h][1,7] naphthyridin-11(4bH)-one Compounds and Methods of use Use (as amended) Non-Final OA GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
18568615 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING NON-TUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTIONS Non-Final OA COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
18025847 CARBOXYLIC ACID-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS AS MODULATORS OF BIS-PHOSPHOGLYCERATE MUTASE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE Final Rejection Genzyme Corporation
18717846 COMBINATION OF 5-AMINO-2,3-DIHYDRO-1,4-PHTALAZINEDIONE AND A 6'-METHOXYCINCHONAN-9-OL FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CORONAVIRAL INFECTIONS Non-Final OA METROPHARM AG
18540743 SULFONYLUREAS AND RELATED COMPOUNDS AND USE OF SAME Final Rejection The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars, And The Other Members Of Board, Of The College Of The Hol

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