Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Adam G Barlow, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BARLOW, ADAM G

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3633

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

BARLOW, ADAM G handles matters in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3633. The profile covers 806 resolved cases, with a 70.8% allowance rate and a 19.6% interview lift. The combination of a broad case record and positive interview association gives practitioners a substantial basis for planning examiner-facing prosecution.

The median time to allowance is 836 days. Väl inge Innovation AB, Quality Electrical Systems Inc., and United States Gypsum Company are the listed leading companies. Boone IP Law, PLLC, GREER, BURNS & CRAIN, LTD., and MORRISS OBRYANT COMPAGNI CANNON, PLLC are the listed firms.

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

Performance Statistics

70.8%
Allow Rate
+18.8% vs TC avg
841
Total Applications
+19.6%
Interview Lift
836
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 806 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
22.2%
§102 Novelty
53.9%
§103 Obviousness
21.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18849560 PLATFORM FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING WHICH IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Final Rejection Inventio AG
18315161 BARRIER HANDRAIL REINFORCED TRUSS BEAM Final Rejection Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Adam G Barlow's allowance rate?

70.8% of resolved applications examined by Adam G Barlow were allowed (806 resolved cases), compared with 57.2% across Art Unit 3633 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Adam G Barlow?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Adam G Barlow take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Adam G Barlow took 836 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Adam G Barlow work in?

Adam G Barlow examines applications in Art Unit 3633 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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