Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ABRAHAM, JOSE K

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2834 2835 2837 2847 2848 2893 3729 3785

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Jose K Abraham maintains an allowance rate of 83.2 percent across 375 resolved cases in Art Unit 2834. This rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection within Tech Center 3700. The median days to allowance stands at 1022, suggesting that while the probability of a grant is present, the process requires a standard time commitment. This 1022-day duration serves as a critical planning figure for budgeting and portfolio management.

The data shows an interview lift of 32.9 percent, which is lower than the 83.2 percent allowance rate but still provides a meaningful boost to the probability of success. Practitioners should view interviews as a strategic mechanism to expedite or secure favorable outcomes. With 375 resolved cases, these statistics represent a robust sample of the examiner's historical tendencies. The combination of these metrics suggests that persistent prosecution and direct engagement are effective tactics in Tech Center 3700.

Applicants can expect a consistent experience based on the volume of 375 resolved cases recorded for this examiner. The 32.9 percent interview lift is particularly useful for clarifying complex technical limitations during prosecution. By understanding the 1022-day median pendency, practitioners can better align their strategies with the examiner's established workflow. These insights allow for a more predictable path toward allowance in Art Unit 2834.

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

Performance Statistics

83.2%
Allow Rate
+13.2% vs TC avg
405
Total Applications
+32.9%
Interview Lift
1022
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
16.2%
§102 Novelty
48.5%
§103 Obviousness
31.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18562211 Single-Pick-Multiple-Print Micro LED Mass Transfer with Elastomer Stamp Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18279046 BULK ACOUSTIC WAVE RESONATOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
19028364 High Density Electrode Mapping Catheter Non-Final OA St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
18376002 MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA InnoLux Corporation
18356189 METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection Innolux Corporation
18361087 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA Google LLC
18499952 METHOD FOR PRODUCING A ROTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC MACHINE Non-Final OA AUDI AG
18481829 Method for Manufacturing a Sheet with Double-Sided Structured Conducting Layers for Electronic Applications Non-Final OA Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
18381718 Method for Producing a Local Coil for an MRT Measurement Non-Final OA Siemens Healthcare GmbH
18503663 COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD, AND COMPONENT POSITIONAL RELATIONSHIP INFORMATION ACQUIRING METHOD Non-Final OA Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
18619746 HERMETICALLY-SEALED PACKAGES INCLUDING FEEDTHROUGH ASSEMBLIES Final Rejection MEDTRONIC, INC.
18334650 Redistribution Lines and The Method Forming the Same Through Stitching Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
18554784 COMPONENT SUPPLY DEVICE AND COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE Non-Final OA YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18355513 METHOD AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT Final Rejection Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
18039116 Lift Printing of Fine Metal Lines Non-Final OA Orbotech Ltd.
18457847 PIEZOELECTRIC PLATE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, SAW DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR Non-Final OA ENKRIS SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
18683471 METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHAPED PARTS FROM AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PLANAR ELEMENT AND CIRCUIT BOARD HAVING ATLEAST ONE SHAPED PART OF THIS TYPE Non-Final OA JUMATECH GMBH

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