Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: WALLACE, KIPP CHARLES

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1774 3672 3674 3676

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kipp Charles Wallace has managed 935 resolved cases in Art Unit 1774, part of Tech Center 3600. The examiner's allowance rate of 78.3 percent shows a high degree of predictability and success for applicants in this portfolio. This 78.3 percent rate indicates that the examiner is generally cooperative and willing to grant patents when the claims are properly supported and distinguished from the prior art.

The median days to allowance is 1011, which is a standard and manageable timeline for patent prosecution. Practitioners should note the interview lift of 25.5 percent, which indicates that interviews are a highly effective strategy for resolving issues and securing an allowance. This 25.5 percent lift suggests that direct verbal communication can significantly improve the chances of a grant beyond the baseline.

Given the 78.3 percent allowance rate, an interview is a powerful tool to ensure a positive outcome, especially in cases with complex technical issues. The 1011 day median provides a reliable expectation for the duration of the process. Applicants who leverage the 25.5 percent interview lift are likely to find a very favorable and efficient path to issuance with this examiner.

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
957
Total Applications
+25.5%
Interview Lift
1011
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 935 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
25.0%
§102 Novelty
56.4%
§103 Obviousness
12.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19545064 VALVE SYSTEM WITH CONTINGENCY OVERRIDE Non-Final OA OneSubsea IP UK Limited
19388734 MILLING ASSEMBLY FOR DRILLING A MULTILATERAL WELLBORE Non-Final OA Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19240304 ACTUATOR WITH MOVABLE CYLINDER FOR ROTARY STEERABLE SYSTEM Final Rejection Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
19445189 PLUGGING DEVICE DEPLOYMENT IN SUBTERRANEAN WELLS Final Rejection THRU TUBING SOLUTIONS, INC.
19051814 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRILLING MACHINES Non-Final OA Caterpillar Inc.
19335677 LIMITLESS INJECTION SHOE Non-Final OA Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC.

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