Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: YESILDAG, LAURA G

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2171 2844 3626 3628 3629 3689

This examiner grants 35% of resolved cases

Analysis

Laura G. Yesildag operates within Art Unit 2171 of Tech Center 3600. Across 241 resolved cases, the examiner has maintained an allowance rate of 34.9 percent. This rate indicates a rigorous examination environment where approximately one-third of applications reach a grant. The 34.9 percent allowance rate suggests that applicants should be prepared for significant hurdles during prosecution.

However, the interview lift is notably high at 41.7 percent. This suggests that personal engagement is a highly effective strategy for overcoming rejections and moving toward an allowance. The median days to allowance is 1245, which is a lengthy duration for successful applications. Practitioners should prioritize interviews to improve their odds against the 34.9 percent baseline. The 41.7 percent lift is a strong indicator that the examiner is responsive to verbal arguments and clarification. Navigating the 1245-day median pendency requires a proactive approach that leverages direct communication to resolve outstanding issues efficiently.

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

Performance Statistics

34.9%
Allow Rate
-17.1% vs TC avg
269
Total Applications
+41.7%
Interview Lift
1245
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 241 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

29.8%
§101 Eligibility
14.7%
§102 Novelty
33.0%
§103 Obviousness
19.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19021997 WELL AND ASSET ANALYSIS WITH AI-DRIVEN SCREENING Non-Final OA Schlumberger Technology Corporation
19042466 SPATIAL PARTITIONING OF A CROSS-DOCK TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Non-Final OA Walmart Apollo, LLC
18622302 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS Non-Final OA The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
18297122 Computer System and Method for Construction Project Prequalification and Management Non-Final OA Procore Technologies, Inc.
18193627 Connected Configurations Across Collaborator Accounts Final Rejection Procore Technologies, Inc.
18616471 AUTOMATION RULE BUILDER FOR COLLABORATION PLATFORMS Non-Final OA Atlassian Pty Ltd.
18496883 METHODS AND DEVICES TO MANAGE SHARING OF CONTACT INFORMATION Final Rejection MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
18361418 EMPLOYEE GROWTH ACCELERATION SYSTEM Final Rejection Degree, Inc.

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