USPTO Art Unit 2921 Prosecution Statistics

Art Unit Information

Art Unit: 2921
Group: 2920
Tech Center: 2900
Total Cases: 17,172
Last Active: September 2025

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
30026134ROTARY SLICER AND GRATERSeptember 2025January 2026Allow400NoNo
30024554HEADLAMPSeptember 2025November 2025Allow200NoNo
30016479DISPLAY SCREEN OR A PORTION THEREOF WITH A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACEAugust 2025October 2025Allow200NoNo
30016483DISPLAY SCREEN OR A PORTION THEREOF WITH A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACEAugust 2025October 2025Allow200NoNo
30016117DISPLAY SCREEN OR A PORTION THEREOF WITH A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACEAugust 2025November 2025Allow300NoNo
30016169Beverage Filter DeviceAugust 2025November 2025Allow300NoNo
30014639EGG CARTONJuly 2025September 2025Allow200YesNo
30014239INDUCTION COOKTOPJuly 2025October 2025Allow200NoNo
30012106Medical PunchJuly 2025September 2025Allow300NoNo
30012074BEATER ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD MIXERJuly 2025October 2025Allow300NoNo
30011464FOOD CARTONJuly 2025August 2025Allow100NoNo
30011162OUTDOOR PICTURE FRAMEJuly 2025August 2025Allow100NoNo
30011159OUTDOOR PICTURE FRAMEJuly 2025August 2025Allow100NoNo
30011161OUTDOOR PICTURE FRAMEJuly 2025August 2025Allow100NoNo
30011160OUTDOOR PICTURE FRAMEJuly 2025August 2025Allow100NoNo
30010917Snorkeling MaskJune 2025October 2025Allow400NoNo
30010909SNORKEL MASKJune 2025October 2025Allow400NoNo
30009277BottleJune 2025August 2025Allow200YesNo
30009368PROTECTIVE GARMENTJune 2025August 2025Allow200NoNo
30009365PROTECTIVE GARMENTJune 2025August 2025Allow200NoNo
30008046HEAD GEAR SLEEVEJune 2025September 2025Allow310YesNo
30006763DISPLAY SCREEN OR PORTION THEREOF WITH GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACEJune 2025September 2025Allow300NoNo
29996370Pulse Electric Therapy DeviceJune 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
35525427Storage Box For Tea BagsMay 2025March 2026Allow900NoNo
30000488Display Screen with Graphical User Interface of a Gaming MachineApril 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
30000325NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGEApril 2025July 2025Allow200NoNo
29999221Water cup with speakerApril 2025January 2026Allow900NoNo
29999497Golf Ball DispenserApril 2025September 2025Allow500NoNo
29999321PRODUCE CONTAINERApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29999107Scratch-off RV mapApril 2025November 2025Allow710NoNo
29999003Label PrinterApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29999587Educational Behavioral Choices BoardApril 2025September 2025Allow500YesNo
29999006Thermal PrinterApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29999089Bottle CapApril 2025November 2025Allow700NoNo
29998994Cable Storage CaseApril 2025August 2025Allow410NoNo
29999178MAKEUP BAGApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29999192Ground lampApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29999640Outdoor LightApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29998767Heated Bluetooth Sleep Cap With Eye MaskApril 2025July 2025Allow300NoNo
29998911Foot Spa TubApril 2025August 2025Allow410NoNo
29998133ELECTRIC KETTLEApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29998204Egg PeelerApril 2025August 2025Allow400NoNo
29998190Water ToyApril 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29998058MULTI-TIER FRUIT BOWLApril 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29997883Acrylic Paint Organizer BagApril 2025April 2025Allow000NoNo
29997630MEDICAL BOXApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29997481Cutting BoardApril 2025July 2025Allow300NoNo
29997081Portable ComputerApril 2025September 2025Allow510NoNo
29996826Combined Fan with LightApril 2025May 2025Allow100YesNo
29996620Instant Water WarmerApril 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29996597Egg BoxApril 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29996821Decompression ToyApril 2025August 2025Allow500YesNo
29996420Hanging DecorationApril 2025May 2025Allow100NoNo
29996429Card Storage BoxApril 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29996093Table OrnamentMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29996394Sauce ContainerMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29995963Ceiling Fan with LightMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29995484Fidget ToyMarch 2025October 2025Allow600NoNo
29995199BagMarch 2025April 2025Allow100NoNo
29994388PROTECTIVE GARMENTMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29994384PROTECTIVE GARMENTMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29994300Rolling Teacher Bag with Accordion File AreaMarch 2025June 2025Allow310NoNo
29994115COFFEE MACHINEMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29994140COFFEE MACHINEMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29994247UTENSILMarch 2025October 2025Allow700NoNo
29994172PROTECTIVE GARMENTMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29994165PROTECTIVE GARMENTMarch 2025July 2025Allow400NoNo
29994207Condiment CartridgeMarch 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29994227BUBBLE MACHINEMarch 2025August 2025Allow500NoNo
29993940Set of fork, spoon and knifeMarch 2025December 2025Allow900NoNo
29993900RUNNING VESTMarch 2025May 2025Allow210NoNo
29993631BREAD CUTTERMarch 2025January 2026Allow1000NoNo
29993669Makeup boxMarch 2025June 2025Allow310NoNo
29993187LIDMarch 2025March 2026Allow1200NoNo
29993245Ceiling Fan with LightMarch 2025July 2025Allow410NoNo
29993127InhalerMarch 2025September 2025Allow600NoNo
29993096Cosmetic CaseMarch 2025May 2025Allow310NoNo
29992902Running VestMarch 2025August 2025Allow510NoNo
29992387BEATER ATTACHMENTMarch 2025September 2025Allow700NoNo
29992356Ice Cream ScoopMarch 2025October 2025Allow700NoNo
29992350Ice Cream ScoopMarch 2025October 2025Allow700NoNo
29992268Cup CoverMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29992215HOUSING FOR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENTMarch 2025August 2025Allow600NoNo
29992127Makeup Suitcase with Detachable Lighted MirrorMarch 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29992176Cosmetic BagMarch 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29992069MEDICAL ADHESIVE APPLICATORMarch 2025July 2025Allow500NoNo
29991918Slushie MachineMarch 2025May 2025Allow200NoNo
29991769Swivel Cup HolderMarch 2025November 2025Allow800NoNo
29991229Foldable Handle For Electric GrillFebruary 2025June 2025Allow300NoNo
29991065Wireless Monitoring TransmitterFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29991066Wireless monitoring receiverFebruary 2025October 2025Allow820NoNo
29991000Automatic BookmarkFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29990994Fan LightFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29990819Book InsertFebruary 2025September 2025Allow600YesNo
29990863Fan lampFebruary 2025August 2025Allow510NoNo
29990704COOKING DEVICEFebruary 2025October 2025Allow800NoNo
29990775Storage BagFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29990567Storage BagFebruary 2025March 2025Allow100NoNo
29990388LightFebruary 2025April 2025Allow200NoNo
29990358Food Warming MatFebruary 2025January 2026Allow1100NoNo

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for art-unit 2921.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
6
Examiner Affirmed
0
(0.0%)
Examiner Reversed
6
(100.0%)
Reversal Percentile
99.5%
Higher than average

What This Means

With a 100.0% reversal rate, the PTAB has reversed the examiner's rejections more often than affirming them. This reversal rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals are more successful here than in most other areas.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
46
Allowed After Appeal Filing
36
(78.3%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
10
(21.7%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
99.6%
Higher than average

Understanding Appeal Filing Strategy

Filing a Notice of Appeal can sometimes lead to allowance even before the appeal is fully briefed or decided by the PTAB. This occurs when the examiner or their supervisor reconsiders the rejection during the mandatory appeal conference (MPEP § 1207.01) after the appeal is filed.

In this dataset, 78.3% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the top 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is particularly effective here. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Strategic Recommendations

✓ Appeals to PTAB show good success rates. If you have a strong case on the merits, consider fully prosecuting the appeal to a Board decision.

✓ Filing a Notice of Appeal is strategically valuable. The act of filing often prompts favorable reconsideration during the mandatory appeal conference.

Art Unit 2921 - Prosecution Statistics Summary

Executive Summary

Art Unit 2921 is part of Group 2920 in Technology Center 2900. This art unit has examined 17,172 patent applications in our dataset, with an overall allowance rate of 97.5%. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 18 months.

Comparative Analysis

Art Unit 2921's allowance rate of 97.5% places it in the 94% percentile among all USPTO art units. This art unit has a significantly higher allowance rate than most art units at the USPTO.

Prosecution Patterns

Applications in Art Unit 2921 receive an average of 0.56 office actions before reaching final disposition (in the 4% percentile). The median prosecution time is 18 months (in the 98% percentile).

Strategic Considerations

When prosecuting applications in this art unit, consider the following:

  • The art unit's allowance rate suggests a more favorable examination environment compared to the USPTO average.
  • With fewer office actions than average, plan for relatively streamlined prosecution.
  • The median prosecution time is shorter than average and should be factored into your continuation and client communication strategies.
  • Review individual examiner statistics within this art unit to identify examiners with particularly favorable or challenging prosecution patterns.

Important Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice: The information provided in this report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified patent attorney or agent for advice specific to your situation.

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