Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: WALKER, MICHAEL JAMES

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2831 2844

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

86.2%
Allow Rate
+18.2% vs TC avg
37
Total Applications
-4.3%
Interview Lift
1002
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 29 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
23.0%
§102 Novelty
33.3%
§103 Obviousness
40.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18772672 SWITCH DEVICE AND TIMEPIECE Non-Final OA CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
18768945 BAND AND WATCH Non-Final OA CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
18598023 Electronically Controlled Mechanical Watch Non-Final OA SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

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