Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ANDERSON, JAMES D

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1614 1629

This examiner grants 55% of resolved cases

Analysis

James D. Anderson has a large volume of experience with 1319 resolved cases in Tech Center 1600 and Art Unit 1614. The examiner maintains a moderate allowance rate of 55.1 percent. This balanced rate suggests a standard level of scrutiny for applications in this tech center. The median time to allowance is 1047 days, providing a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution cycle. Given the 1319 cases processed, these statistics are highly stable and representative of the examiner's long-term trends.

An interview lift of 19.3 percent indicates that personal engagement with the examiner can significantly improve the 55.1 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider the 1047 days to allowance when managing client expectations for patent issuance. The 19.3 percent lift suggests that interviews are a productive tool for resolving outstanding issues and moving toward a grant. With the high volume of resolved cases, the data strongly supports the use of interviews to enhance the probability of a successful outcome and navigate the technical requirements of the art unit.

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

Performance Statistics

55.1%
Allow Rate
-4.9% vs TC avg
1,343
Total Applications
+19.3%
Interview Lift
1047
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1319 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.3%
§101 Eligibility
20.1%
§102 Novelty
27.6%
§103 Obviousness
30.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17923838 Translation Blockers Repurposed for COVID-19 Therapy Non-Final OA The General Hospital Corporation
18858080 CRYSTALLINE QUATERNARY SALTS OF 4-SUBSTITUTED TRYPTAMINES Non-Final OA CAAMTECH, INC.
18341584 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH AN IMPRINTING DEFECT Non-Final OA The Children's Medical Center Corporation

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