Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: WU, JENNY R

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1724 1733 1734 1759 2837

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jenny R. Wu is assigned to Art Unit 1724, though she is listed under Tech Center 2800. She has resolved 865 cases with an allowance rate of 63.5%. The median days to allowance is 1137, indicating a standard duration for the examination cycle in these technical fields. These figures provide a clear baseline for applicants to gauge the likely progress of their patent applications. The 63.5% allowance rate suggests a fair but thorough examination process.

The interview lift of 16.0% provides a clear incentive for practitioners to engage in oral advocacy. This lift can be a decisive factor in overcoming technical rejections and moving a case toward allowance. The data shows a consistent track record across 865 resolved cases, suggesting that the examiner is experienced and predictable. Applicants should factor the 1137 days to allowance into their long-term planning. Utilizing the 16.0% interview lift is a recommended strategy to improve the probability of a successful outcome.

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

Performance Statistics

63.5%
Allow Rate
-4.5% vs TC avg
899
Total Applications
+16.0%
Interview Lift
1137
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 865 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.4%
§101 Eligibility
10.9%
§102 Novelty
53.6%
§103 Obviousness
23.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18723522 METHOD FOR PRODUCING STEEL MEMBER Non-Final OA AISIN CORPORATION
18659491 Castable Ce-Based Magnets and Casting Methods Non-Final OA Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
18689864 AGING TREATMENT METHOD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET Final Rejection JFE STEEL CORPORATION
18601066 HIGH-ENTROPY ALLOY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Non-Final OA POSTECH RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
18754268 Method for the fabrication of a resistance spot weld Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18686951 HOT ROLLED AND STEEL SHEET AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18439463 Heat treatment line with a method of dynamical adjustment for manufacturing a thermally treated steel sheet Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18287106 Gas atomization of molten steel Non-Final OA ArcelorMittal
18837473 STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STEEL SHEET Non-Final OA NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
18724764 STEEL MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR USE IN SOUR ENVIRONMENT Non-Final OA NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
18703417 ENHANCED NANOENERGETIC METALS VIA IN SITU REDUCTION OF NATIVE OXIDE LAYER Non-Final OA The Penn State Research Foundation
18715902 GRAPHITE STEEL WIRE ROD AND GRAPHITE STEEL FOR TV PEM NUT PARTS, METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND CUTTING THEREFOR Non-Final OA POSCO CO., LTD
18714912 COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME Non-Final OA POSCO CO., LTD
18037468 HOT ROLLED STEEL HAVING LOW COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH LOSS AFTER BEING PROCESSED INTO STEEL PIPE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA POSCO Co., Ltd
18443995 Dual Phase High Entropy Boride-Carbide Composites for Extreme Environments Non-Final OA The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
18660286 PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT THAT CAN BE EASILY DETACHED FROM A CARRIER Non-Final OA TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH
17980152 3D PRINTABLE HARD FERROUS METALLIC ALLOYS FOR POWDER BED FUSION Non-Final OA MacLean-Fogg Company
18488780 CRASHWORTHY ALLOY Final Rejection Divergent Technologies, Inc.
18487020 IN-SITU WELD POOL SPECTRUM RADIATION PROCESS CHARACTERIZATION Non-Final OA Divergent Technologies, Inc.
18107727 Aluminum Alloys Having a High Amount of Recycled Material Non-Final OA Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, LLC

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