Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Katherine June Walter, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as WALTER, KATHERINE JUNE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3647

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

WALTER, KATHERINE JUNE is assigned to Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3642. The record includes 106 resolved cases, a 71.7% allowance rate, and a median of 774 days to allowance. The figures show a majority allowance outcome and a median timing shorter than many prosecution records with substantially longer pendency.

The interview lift is 20.0%, indicating a positive association between interviews and allowance. The leading companies are SAFRAN, Textron Inc., and Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc. The leading firms are AVEK IP, LLC (OP Orig), Fogarty LLP, and MCKEE, VOORHEES & SEASE, P.L.C. Applicants may find that targeted interviews complement written responses, particularly where technical distinctions can be explained more efficiently in discussion.

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

Performance Statistics

71.7%
Allow Rate
+19.7% vs TC avg
120
Total Applications
+20.0%
Interview Lift
774
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 106 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.9%
§101 Eligibility
24.3%
§102 Novelty
44.7%
§103 Obviousness
27.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18737093 Hybrid Flight Control System Non-Final OA Textron Aviation Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Katherine June Walter's allowance rate?

71.7% of resolved applications examined by Katherine June Walter were allowed (106 resolved cases), compared with 67.2% across Art Unit 3642 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Katherine June Walter?

This examiner's interview lift is +20.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Katherine June Walter take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Katherine June Walter took 774 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Katherine June Walter work in?

Katherine June Walter examines applications in Art Unit 3642 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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