Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Examiner: WATHEN, BRIAN W

Tech Center 4100 • Art Units: 2151 2186 2194 2198 4100

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

84.2%
Allow Rate
+24.2% vs TC avg
492
Total Applications
+15.7%
Interview Lift
1077
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 487 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

17.2%
§101 Eligibility
14.6%
§102 Novelty
35.4%
§103 Obviousness
21.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17756278 Hierarchical Building and Conditioning of Geological Models with Machine Learning Parameterized Templates and Methods for Using the Same Non-Final OA ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company
17818888 MACHINE LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR SWEEP EFFICIENCY QUANTIFICATION Non-Final OA SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
18025213 EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT MODEL, PROGRAM, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND SIMULATION DEVICE Non-Final OA Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
18027858 WELL CORRELATION THROUGH INTERMEDIARY WELL Non-Final OA Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

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