Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: WALLACE, JOHN R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2615 2625 2673 2674 2676 2682 3624

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

John R. Wallace, working in Art Unit 2615 of Tech Center 3600, has resolved 392 cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 78.3 percent, indicating a consistent and accessible route to patent issuance. This 78.3 percent rate suggests that the examiner is fair and open to finding allowable subject matter when the technical requirements of the application are met.

Prosecution efficiency is reflected in a median days to allowance of 991. This sub-thousand-day timeline is a positive indicator for applicants who need a relatively quick resolution. The interview lift of 23.9 percent highlights the value of verbal discussion, which significantly enhances the chances of a successful outcome compared to written prosecution alone. This 23.9 percent lift is a strong reason to engage the examiner directly.

By combining the 78.3 percent allowance rate with the 23.9 percent lift from an interview, practitioners can maximize their probability of grant. The 991 day median suggests that this examiner is efficient, and an interview can further streamline the process by resolving issues quickly. Applicants should consider an early interview as a standard part of their strategy in Art Unit 2615.

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

Performance Statistics

78.3%
Allow Rate
+26.3% vs TC avg
403
Total Applications
+23.9%
Interview Lift
991
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 392 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

7.1%
§101 Eligibility
12.1%
§102 Novelty
64.8%
§103 Obviousness
14.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18961480 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM Non-Final OA FUJIFILM CORPORATION
18585014 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18505497 INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP.
18320213 PROCESSING APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING PROCESSING PROGRAM Final Rejection FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
18930312 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18928426 CLOUD PRINT SERVER, CLOUD PRINT SYSTEM, CLOUD PRINTING SETTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18914510 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18911346 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING CONDITION OF DEVICE Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18828946 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS THAT ENABLES IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUSES OF A PLURALITY OF MAKERS TO READ IMAGE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18813827 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18798409 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18786284 IMAGE READING APPARATUS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18223633 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18960156 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS Non-Final OA Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
18585229 SHEET CHARACTERISTIC DETECTION SYSTEM, SHEET CHARACTERISTIC DETECTION CONTROL DEVICE, SHEET CHARACTERISTIC DETECTION CONTROL PROGRAM, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM Final Rejection Konica Minolta, Inc.
18937477 METHODS AND PRINTING SYSTEM USING INTELLIGENT RIP I/O FOR PRINTING OPERATIONS Non-Final OA Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
18848412 IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND JOB MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Non-Final OA KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
18676269 METHODS AND PRINTING SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PRINTING OPERATIONS DURING IDLE TIME Final Rejection Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.
18374510 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC MESH CODING Non-Final OA DIGITALINSIGHTS INC.

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