Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: ANDREWS, BRENT J

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 2858 2868

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Brent J. Andrews has resolved 317 cases in Art Unit 2858 within Tech Center 2800. The allowance rate is 77.9%, and the median days to allowance is 1155. This shows a favorable environment for applicants, with a high probability of success. The 1155-day median pendency provides a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process.

The interview lift is 28.5%, indicating that interviews are a very effective strategy for improving outcomes. This lift can significantly enhance the 77.9% base allowance rate, making direct engagement a valuable tool for practitioners. With 317 resolved cases, the data suggests that the examiner is open to resolving issues through verbal discussion. Practitioners should consider the 28.5% lift as a way to navigate the 1155-day timeline more effectively. The 77.9% allowance rate remains a solid foundation for successful prosecution.

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

Performance Statistics

77.9%
Allow Rate
+9.9% vs TC avg
337
Total Applications
+28.5%
Interview Lift
1155
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 317 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
22.6%
§102 Novelty
60.2%
§103 Obviousness
12.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18603091 MULTI-SITE CONCURRENT WAFER PROBE MAGNETIC CIRCUIT TESTING Non-Final OA Texas Instruments Incorporated
18517078 Defect Monitor Non-Final OA Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
18344358 ELEMENT ARRAY CIRCUIT, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SENSOR, TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND STRAIN SENSOR Non-Final OA TDK CORPORATION
18339699 Method and System for Inspecting an Insulation of a High Voltage Cable Non-Final OA NKT HV Cables AB
18849263 TEST PROBE AND TEST DEVICE Non-Final OA LEENO INDUSTRIAL INC.

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