Technology areas: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals • Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering
48 pending office actions • 23 clients • 45 examiners • 33 art units • 0 of 48 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP records 50 pending office actions in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals and 4,210 career applications. Its resolved allowance rate is 58.39%, with an average of 4.43 office actions per allowance. This portfolio combines a substantial historical application base with a resolved allowance result that leaves considerable room for applications to conclude without allowance, while allowed matters typically require multiple examination events.
The pending docket shows ongoing activity, but it is not itself part of the resolved allowance calculation. For a practitioner, the figures support a careful distinction between volume, outcome, and prosecution effort. The action average may assist with resource planning, particularly where biotechnology and pharmaceutical claims require iterative narrowing or evidence-backed responses. The data does not identify the reasons for non-allowance or the technologies within the portfolio that account for the result. Application-level review remains necessary before using the profile to set expectations for a particular case.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 20 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date; the rest are excluded from the tile counts.
Every pending office action with a known statutory deadline, placed on a days-until-due axis. Dots left of Today are overdue; the further right, the more runway. Cases that share a deadline window stack vertically. 20 of the docket's apps have a known mailing date.
Difficulty is derived from the rejection statutes on the most recent pending office action. §101-driven and multi-statute cases are graded Hard; §112-only and obviousness-type double-patenting cases are graded Easy; everything else is Medium. "Unknown" means we have not yet parsed a statute for that office action.
| Bucket | Cases |
|---|---|
| §101 only | 5 (10%) |
| §101 + other | 7 (15%) |
| §103 only | 16 (33%) |
| §112 only | 2 (4%) |
| Double-patenting only | 3 (6%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 2 (4%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 13 (27%) |
How the docket's pending cases split across USPTO tech-center bands.
Manual office-action response work runs about 10 hours per case. The time-saved bands below show what IP Author's prosecution pipeline typically delivers — a conservative 20% on the low end, 35% in the middle, 50% on the high end.
| Examiner | Apps on this docket | Allow rate | Interview lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZHU, JIANJIAN | 2 | 58.1% | +82.5% |
| HSU, RYAN | 2 | 56.4% | +17.1% |
| FERNANDES, PATRICK M | 2 | 59.9% | +31.6% |
| RZECZYCKI, PHILLIP MATTHEW | 1 | 64.8% | +37.0% |
| FINK, THOMAS ANDREW | 1 | 65.0% | +32.6% |
| LOGSDON, CHARLES | 1 | 71.9% | +11.0% |
| VAN SELL, NATHAN L | 1 | 54.5% | +24.8% |
| SHABLACK, JOHNNIE A | 1 | 65.5% | +34.2% |
| MEAH, MOHAMMAD Y | 1 | 70.7% | +42.8% |
| ARIANI, KADE | 1 | 75.0% | +32.0% |
Multi-statute / §101-driven matters, or cases in front of an examiner with an allow rate under 30%. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17241648 | Methods for the Storage of Whole Blood, and Compositions Thereof | MIANO, JOSEPH PAUL | 107d overdue |
| 17950867 | RECEIVING PRESCRIPTION REFILL REQUESTS VIA VOICE AND/OR FREE-TEXT CHAT CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN A PATIENT AND AN AUTOMATED AGENT | HAYNES, DAWN TRINAH | 60d overdue |
| 17689580 | Methods for Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Tissue Injury Using Sub-Epidermal Moisture Measurements | XU, JUSTIN | 36d overdue |
| 17954138 | Methods for the Storage of Whole Blood, and Compositions Thereof | SPENCER, ANDREA LYNNE MORRIS | 25d overdue |
| 18438898 | Systems and Methods for Performing Progressive Mesh Compression | BROWN, SHEREE N | 22d overdue |
| 17950861 | OPTIMIZING MESSAGING TO SERVICE PRINCIPALS USING MACHINE LEARNING | BARTLEY, KENNETH | 18d overdue |
| 18618986 | CLUSTER INTERPRETATION USING A PERSISTENCE MEASURE | PEREZ-ARROYO, RAQUEL | 4d overdue |
| 18159068 | Providing a Continuity of Care Across Multiple Care Settings | SANGHERA, STEVEN G.S. | 4d overdue |
Cases in front of an examiner whose interview lift is 10 percentage points or more — i.e. interviewed cases historically resolve more favorably than non-interviewed ones. The top 8 ordered by deadline are shown.
| App # | Title | Examiner | Due in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18669729 | Systems and Methods for Tick-Less UDP Game Traffic | HSU, RYAN | 3d overdue |
| 19559874 | Substituted 2-(Pyrrolidine-3-yl)acetic Acid Derivative, Preparation Method and Use Thereof | RZECZYCKI, PHILLIP MATTHEW | — |
| 19452133 | Multi-Vacuum Enclosure | FINK, THOMAS ANDREW | — |
| 19198339 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SHORT STATURE PLANTS THROUGH MANIPULATION OF GIBBERELLIN METABOLISM TO INCREASE HARVESTABLE YIELD | LOGSDON, CHARLES | — |
| 19095609 | High Tensile Strength Fabric Seams, Weldable Fabric Tabs and the Preparation of Reduced Weight Inflatables | VAN SELL, NATHAN L | — |
| 19018796 | Lateral Arm Awning System and Method of Operation | SHABLACK, JOHNNIE A | — |
| 19014130 | Enzymatic Methods for Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders | MEAH, MOHAMMAD Y | — |
| 18961073 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR C. DIFFICILE TREATMENT | ARIANI, KADE | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3791 | 7 |
| 1631 | 4 |
| 3715 | 3 |
| 3634 | 2 |
| 3684 | 2 |
| 1653 | 2 |
| 1625 | 1 |
| 3746 | 1 |
| 1662 | 1 |
| 1783 | 1 |
| App # | Title | Client | Examiner | Art Unit | Statutes | Status | Due in | AI | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19559874 | Substituted 2-(Pyrrolidine-3-yl)acetic Acid Derivative, Preparation Method and Use Thereof | Innovstone Therapeutics Limited | RZECZYCKI, PHILLIP MATTHEW | 1625 | DP | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 06, 2026 |
| 19452133 | Multi-Vacuum Enclosure | Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc. | FINK, THOMAS ANDREW | 3746 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 19198339 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SHORT STATURE PLANTS THROUGH MANIPULATION OF GIBBERELLIN METABOLISM TO INCREASE HARVESTABLE YIELD | Monsanto Technology LLC | LOGSDON, CHARLES | 1662 | §112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 05, 2025 |
| 19095609 | High Tensile Strength Fabric Seams, Weldable Fabric Tabs and the Preparation of Reduced Weight Inflatables | Kennon Products, Inc. | VAN SELL, NATHAN L | 1783 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 31, 2025 |
| 19018796 | Lateral Arm Awning System and Method of Operation | Carefree Company | SHABLACK, JOHNNIE A | 3634 | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 13, 2025 |
| 19014130 | Enzymatic Methods for Treating Neurodegenerative Disorders | Biome-Ase Research, LLC | MEAH, MOHAMMAD Y | §112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 08, 2025 | |
| 18961073 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR C. DIFFICILE TREATMENT | Regents Of The University Of Minnesota | ARIANI, KADE | 1651 | §103§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Nov 26, 2024 |
| 18927312 | Biocapacitance Sensor | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | YOON, CHANEL J | 3791 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 25, 2024 |
| 18914879 | Derail Warning Light System | Railserve, Inc. | LIN, CHENG XI | 3615 | §103§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 14, 2024 |
| 18905852 | Systems and Methods for Mesh Decimation, Mesh Compression, and Intra-Mesh LODs | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | MAZUMDER, TAPAS | 2615 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Oct 03, 2024 |
| 18850915 | Methods and Devices for Non-Thermal Treatment of Endometriosis | J3 Medical, LLC | PAPE, ALYSSA MORGAN | 3794 | §102§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 25, 2024 |
| 18790729 | Methods of Treating Deep and Early-Stage Pressure Induced Tissue Damage | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | TOWA, RENE T | 3791 | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 31, 2024 |
| 18834112 | Methods for Activation and Expansion of T Cells | Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc. | ZHU, JIANJIAN | 1631 | §102§103DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 29, 2024 |
| 18737493 | COOLING ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY | Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc. | PRUITT, JUSTIN A | 3745 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jun 07, 2024 |
| 18717107 | DEVICE FOR PURIFYING ADIPOSE TISSUE | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | WHATLEY, BENJAMIN R | 1798 | §103§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 06, 2024 |
| 18670105 | Systems and Methods for 3D-Model-Based Game Streaming | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | MOSSER, ROBERT E | 3715 | §101 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | May 21, 2024 |
| 18670011 | Systems and Methods for Mod-Supporting Authoritative Game Server | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | HSU, RYAN | 3715 | §101§102§103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 21, 2024 |
| 18669729 | Systems and Methods for Tick-Less UDP Game Traffic | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | HSU, RYAN | 3715 | §101 | Final Rejection | 3d overdue | Pending | May 21, 2024 |
| 18634737 | Chronic Disease Management Test to Inform Clinical Care of Patients with Chronic Conditions | Aegis Sciences Corporation | FRITCHMAN, REBECCA M | 1758 | §101§103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Apr 12, 2024 |
| 18630605 | Systems and Methods for Reducing Asset Decompression Time | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | WINDSOR, COURTNEY J | 2661 | §103 | Final Rejection | 22d overdue | Pending | Apr 09, 2024 |
| 18618986 | CLUSTER INTERPRETATION USING A PERSISTENCE MEASURE | Providence St. Joseph Health | PEREZ-ARROYO, RAQUEL | 2169 | §101§103 | Final Rejection | 4d overdue | Pending | Mar 27, 2024 |
| 18587095 | Systems and Methods for Creating Levels of Detail Using Perceptual Degradation | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | YANG, ANDREW GUS | 2614 | §103 | Final Rejection | 17d overdue | Pending | Feb 26, 2024 |
| 18440065 | Barrel for Storing Conductors and Method of Use | Cerro Wire LLC | JEFFERSON, TIFFANY DOMONIQUE | 3654 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Feb 13, 2024 |
| 18438898 | Systems and Methods for Performing Progressive Mesh Compression | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | BROWN, SHEREE N | 2612 | §102§103 | Final Rejection | 22d overdue | Pending | Feb 12, 2024 |
| 18425130 | Systems and Methods for Improving Compression of Normal Maps | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | SALVUCCI, MATTHEW D | 2613 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 6d | Pending | Jan 29, 2024 |
| 18390305 | Drill Bit Straightening System | Marmon Holdings, Inc. | ALAWADI, MOHAMMED S | 3725 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 20, 2023 |
| 18549520 | Methods for Storing Hematopoietic Stem Cells | Hemanext Inc. | PENNINGTON, KATIE LEIGH | 1634 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 07, 2023 |
| 18360698 | AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING A VIDEO IN WHICH A PERSON SEES AND HEARS A REPRESENTATION OF THEMSELF DELIVERING A POSITIVE MESSAGE TAILORED TO NEGATIVE FEELINGS THEY ARE PRESENTLY EXPERIENCING | Providence St. Joseph Health | PEREN, VINCENT ROBERT | 2617 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Jul 27, 2023 |
| 18351003 | Entry-Less Railroad Tank Car Cleaning System | Proterra Energy Solutions Inc. | ZHANG, RICHARD Z | 1714 | §103 | Non-Final OA | 28d overdue | Pending | Jul 12, 2023 |
| 18159068 | Providing a Continuity of Care Across Multiple Care Settings | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | SANGHERA, STEVEN G.S. | 3684 | §101§112 | Final Rejection | 4d overdue | Pending | Jan 24, 2023 |
| 18150650 | Bisymmetric Comparison of Sub-Epidermal Moisture Values | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | NGUYEN, HUONG Q | 3791 | §103 | Final Rejection | 35d | Pending | Jan 05, 2023 |
| 18146857 | CRANE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM | Marmon Crane Services, Inc. | MARTINEZ, DAVID E | 3634 | §102§103§112 | Final Rejection | 29d | Pending | Dec 27, 2022 |
| 18064446 | Apparatus and Methods for Determining Damaged Tissue Using Sub-Epidermal Moisture Measurements | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | FERNANDES, PATRICK M | 3791 | §101Other | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Dec 12, 2022 |
| 17954138 | Methods for the Storage of Whole Blood, and Compositions Thereof | Hemanext Inc. | SPENCER, ANDREA LYNNE MORRIS | 1631 | §102§103§112 | Final Rejection | 25d overdue | Pending | Sep 27, 2022 |
| 17950861 | OPTIMIZING MESSAGING TO SERVICE PRINCIPALS USING MACHINE LEARNING | Providence St. Joseph Health | BARTLEY, KENNETH | 3684 | §101§103§112 | Final Rejection | 18d overdue | Pending | Sep 22, 2022 |
| 17950867 | RECEIVING PRESCRIPTION REFILL REQUESTS VIA VOICE AND/OR FREE-TEXT CHAT CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN A PATIENT AND AN AUTOMATED AGENT | Providence St. Joseph Health | HAYNES, DAWN TRINAH | 3686 | §101§103 | Non-Final OA | 60d overdue | Pending | Sep 22, 2022 |
| 17746820 | AUTOMATIC PROJECT PLANNING, BUDGETING, AND TRACKING TOOL | Providence St. Joseph Health | SITTNER, MICHAEL J | 3621 | §101§103 | Final Rejection | 13d | Pending | May 17, 2022 |
| 17776784 | Transepidermal Water Loss | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | MARMOR II, CHARLES ALAN | 3791 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | May 13, 2022 |
| 17772947 | Anaerobic Blood Storage and Pathogen Inactivation Method | Hemanext Inc. | BARRON, SEAN C | 1653 | §103Other | Final Rejection | 29d | Pending | Apr 28, 2022 |
| 17700888 | Apparatus and Methods for Determining Damaged Tissue Using Sub-Epidermal Moisture Measurements | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | FERNANDES, PATRICK M | 3791 | §101 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Mar 22, 2022 |
| 17689580 | Methods for Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Tissue Injury Using Sub-Epidermal Moisture Measurements | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | XU, JUSTIN | 3791 | §101 | Non-Final OA | 36d overdue | Pending | Mar 08, 2022 |
| 17640751 | PREGELATINIZED PEA STARCH FOR BATTER AND COATING | Roquette Freres | TAYLOR, AUSTIN PARKER | 1792 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 04, 2022 |
| 17639823 | Methods for the Preservation of Reagent Red Blood Cells Using Carbon Monoxide | Hemanext Inc. | FOX, ALLISON M | 1633 | §103 | Final Rejection | 8d overdue | Pending | Mar 02, 2022 |
| 17552431 | ENGINEERED SSDNASE-FREE CRISPR ENDONUCLEASES | Monsanto Technology LLC | REGA, KYLE THOMAS | 1636 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | 3d overdue | Pending | Dec 16, 2021 |
| 17311534 | THERAPEUTIC HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS | The University of Birmingham | BROWE, DAVID | 1617 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 07, 2021 |
| 17292355 | METHODS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF REAGENT RED BLOOD CELLS USING CARBON MONOXIDE | Hemanext Inc. | ZHU, JIANJIAN | 1631 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | May 07, 2021 |
| 17241648 | Methods for the Storage of Whole Blood, and Compositions Thereof | Hemanext Inc. | MIANO, JOSEPH PAUL | 1631 | §102§103Other | Final Rejection | 107d overdue | Pending | Apr 27, 2021 |
| 16289118 | Method for Enhancing Red Blood Cell Quality and Survival During Storage | The Trustees of Dartmouth College | MARTIN, PAUL C | 1653 | §103 | Final Rejection | 75d | Pending | Feb 28, 2019 |
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Start Free Trial58.4% of resolved applications prosecuted by Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, LLP were allowed, across 4,210 applications in USPTO records.
4.43 office actions per allowed application on average.
48 pending office actions as of October 2026, for 23 clients, before 45 examiners in 33 art units.
