Prosecution Insights
Last updated: May 29, 2026

Examiner: WHALEN, MICHAEL F

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3661 3665

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

63.7%
Allow Rate
+11.7% vs TC avg
410
Total Applications
+19.6%
Interview Lift
1239
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 399 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.1%
§101 Eligibility
5.1%
§102 Novelty
89.0%
§103 Obviousness
2.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18432016 ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA CARUX TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.
18968503 Vehicle and Control Method Thereof Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18099267 METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE DEATHS Final Rejection MAYDAY SENSOR SUITE LLC

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