Prosecution Insights
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Examiner: WOLF, MEGAN YARNALL

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3738 3774

This examiner grants 61% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

60.8%
Allow Rate
-9.2% vs TC avg
648
Total Applications
+39.6%
Interview Lift
1295
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 610 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
22.0%
§102 Novelty
40.6%
§103 Obviousness
29.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17784178 IMPLANT, IMPLANT COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF Final Rejection FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
18669655 Hybrid Metal-Backed Glenoid Component Non-Final OA Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
18226926 Dual Mobility Hip Resurfacing Non-Final OA Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
18159149 STEMLESS SHOULDER IMPLANT WITH FIXATION COMPONENTS Final Rejection HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.

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