Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ABRAHAM, TANIA

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3636 3642 3734

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Examiner Tania Abraham has a high volume of experience in Art Unit 3636, with 837 resolved cases on record. The allowance rate of 72.5 percent indicates a likelihood of success for applicants in Tech Center 3700. Additionally, the median days to allowance is 963, suggesting a consistent prosecution timeline. This 963-day benchmark is useful for setting client expectations and managing patent portfolios across the examiner's docket.

The interview lift for this examiner is 17.0 percent, which is lower than the 72.5 percent allowance rate but still provides a positive increase in the probability of success. While the baseline probability of allowance is already strong, practitioners may still find value in interviews to resolve specific issues or clarify technical points. The large sample of 837 resolved cases ensures that these metrics are representative of the examiner's typical behavior. This volume of 837 resolved cases provides a robust dataset for planning.

In Tech Center 3700, the combination of a 72.5 percent allowance rate and a 17.0 percent interview lift suggests a predictable prosecution environment. The 963-day median pendency to allowance remains a critical figure for practitioners navigating Art Unit 3636. These insights allow for a data-driven approach that balances written responses with the strategic use of examiner interviews to reach a final resolution.

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

Performance Statistics

72.5%
Allow Rate
+2.5% vs TC avg
852
Total Applications
+17.0%
Interview Lift
963
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 837 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
32.1%
§102 Novelty
40.5%
§103 Obviousness
24.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18709304 CHILD SAFETY SEAT Final Rejection Wonderland Switzerland AG
18385526 Push Button Non-Final OA Illinois Tool Works Inc.
18877056 RETAINER FOR A SEAT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA LEAR CORPORATION
19017374 CHAIR HEADREST ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA ATEC INTERNATIONAL TEAM CO., LTD.

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