Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Technology areas: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals • Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering
50 pending office actions • 22 clients • 47 examiners • 32 art units • 0 of 50 (0%) have an AI response strategy ready
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP manages a portfolio of 4198 career applications in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals sector. The firm's resolved allowance rate pct stands at 58.32. This figure provides a baseline for the likelihood of success in these specific industries. The 58.32 percent allowance rate is a primary metric for evaluating the firm's historical performance in securing patent grants. Practitioners can look to this success rate when assessing the firm's prosecution history.
The firm is currently managing 45 pending office actions. With an average of 4.44 office actions per allowance, the data indicates the typical level of engagement required with the USPTO. This 4.44 average helps in setting expectations for the number of interactions required to reach a final decision. With 4198 applications in its history, the firm has a documented track record of performance. The 45 pending office actions represent the current volume of active matters the firm is pursuing.
Based on the USPTO statutory response window for each pending office action. 18 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. 18 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 | 3 (6%) |
| §101 + other | 9 (18%) |
| §103 only | 15 (30%) |
| §112 only | 1 (2%) |
| Double-patenting only | 4 (8%) |
| Double-patenting + other | 2 (4%) |
| Multi-statute (no §101) | 16 (32%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERNANDES, PATRICK M | 3 | 59.8% | +31.7% |
| ZHU, JIANJIAN | 2 | 58.8% | +82.4% |
| RZECZYCKI, PHILLIP MATTHEW | 1 | 64.8% | +37.0% |
| FINK, THOMAS ANDREW | 1 | 65.0% | +32.4% |
| SHEN, YANXIN NMN | 1 | 90.0% | +22.5% |
| LOGSDON, CHARLES | 1 | 71.7% | +11.2% |
| VAN SELL, NATHAN L | 1 | 54.5% | +24.8% |
| SHABLACK, JOHNNIE A | 1 | 65.4% | +34.2% |
| ARIANI, KADE | 1 | 74.9% | +32.4% |
| YOON, CHANEL J | 1 | 55.0% | +40.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19559874 | Substituted 2-(Pyrrolidine-3-yl)acetic Acid Derivative, Preparation Method and Use Thereof | RZECZYCKI, PHILLIP MATTHEW | — |
| 19452133 | Multi-Vacuum Enclosure | FINK, THOMAS ANDREW | — |
| 19145241 | CARBON SEQUESTRATION WITH TRANSGENIC PLANTS EXPRESSING CARBONIC ANHYDRASE | SHEN, YANXIN NMN | — |
| 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 | — |
| 18961073 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR C. DIFFICILE TREATMENT | ARIANI, KADE | — |
| 18927312 | Biocapacitance Sensor | YOON, CHANEL J | — |
| Art Unit | Apps |
|---|---|
| 3791 | 7 |
| 1631 | 3 |
| 1633 | 2 |
| 3684 | 2 |
| 1625 | 1 |
| 3746 | 1 |
| 1663 | 1 |
| 3794 | 1 |
| 2484 | 1 |
| 3745 | 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 |
| 19145241 | CARBON SEQUESTRATION WITH TRANSGENIC PLANTS EXPRESSING CARBONIC ANHYDRASE | Wild Bioscience Ltd. | SHEN, YANXIN NMN | 1663 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 02, 2025 |
| 19198339 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SHORT STATURE PLANTS THROUGH MANIPULATION OF GIBBERELLIN METABOLISM TO INCREASE HARVESTABLE YIELD | Monsanto Technology LLC | LOGSDON, CHARLES | §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 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Mar 31, 2025 | |
| 19018796 | Lateral Arm Awning System and Method of Operation | Carefree Company | SHABLACK, JOHNNIE A | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 13, 2025 | |
| 18961073 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR C. DIFFICILE TREATMENT | Regents Of The University Of Minnesota | ARIANI, KADE | §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 |
| 18921141 | METHODS TO IMPROVE SITE-DIRECTED INTEGRATION FREQUENCY | Monsanto Technology LLC | GU, QINHUA | 1633 | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 21, 2024 |
| 18914879 | Derail Warning Light System | Railserve, Inc. | LIN, CHENG XI | §103§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Oct 14, 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 |
| 18820892 | Interactive Safety System for Vehicles | Railserve, Inc. | HUNTER, MISHAWN N | 2484 | §103 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Aug 30, 2024 |
| 18790729 | Methods of Treating Deep and Early-Stage Pressure Induced Tissue Damage | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | TOWA, RENE T | DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jul 31, 2024 | |
| 18834112 | Methods for Activation and Expansion of T Cells | Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc. | ZHU, JIANJIAN | §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 | §103§112Other | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jun 06, 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 |
| 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 |
| 18630409 | Systems and Methods for Incremental Dynamic Loading of Game Assets | Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Limited | REED, STEPHEN T | 2627 | §103§112 | Non-Final OA | — | 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 |
| 18405868 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING DAMAGED TISSUE USING SUB-EPIDERMAL MOISTURE MEASUREMENTS | Bruin Biometrics, LLC | FERNANDES, PATRICK M | 3791 | §101§112DP | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Jan 05, 2024 |
| 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 |
| 18253652 | Methods and Compositions for Generating Dominant Brachytic Alleles Using Genome Editing | Monsanto Technology LLC | ZHENG, LI | 1662 | §103§112 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | May 19, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 17906123 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SUBJECTS WITH RISK ALELLES IN IL33 | MedImmune, LLC | KAPUSHOC, STEPHEN THOMAS | 1683 | §103 | Non-Final OA | — | Pending | Sep 12, 2022 |
| 17897709 | Crane Collision Avoidance System | Marmon Crane Services, Inc. | AN, IG TAI | 3662 | §101 | Final Rejection | — | Pending | Aug 29, 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 | §101DPOther | 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 |
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