Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026

Examiner: WALKER, KEITH D

Tech Center 1700 • Art Units: 1726 1735 1795

This examiner grants 35% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

35.3%
Allow Rate
-29.7% vs TC avg
352
Total Applications
+23.9%
Interview Lift
1871
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 343 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
17.2%
§102 Novelty
53.7%
§103 Obviousness
22.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
16469485 A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A THERMALLY TREATED STEEL SHEET Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18468777 STORAGE METHOD Non-Final OA ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED
17264513 METHOD FOR OBTAINING A BRASS BILLET WITH REDUCED LEAD CONTENT AND THE BILLET THUS OBTAINED Non-Final OA A.L.M.A.G. S.P.A. AZIENDA LAVORAZIONI METALLURGICHE ED AFFINI GNUTTI

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