Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BEHRENS, ADAM J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3671

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

Adam J. Behrens is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3600. He has 573 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 77.3%. This 77.3% rate is high for Tech Center 3600, suggesting a favorable environment. The interview lift is 12.1%, indicating that interviews are still beneficial even with a high baseline rate of success. This 12.1% lift can be used to resolve remaining issues efficiently compared to the 77.3% baseline.

The median days to allowance for his cases is 946. This 946 duration is a relatively fast timeline, which, combined with the 77.3% allowance rate, makes for an efficient prosecution experience. With 573 resolved cases, the data provides a strong foundation for these metrics. Practitioners should aim for the 946-day resolution and use the 12.1% interview lift to ensure a smooth path to allowance. Examiner Behrens appears to be one of the more accessible examiners in Art Unit 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

77.3%
Allow Rate
+25.3% vs TC avg
592
Total Applications
+12.1%
Interview Lift
946
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 573 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.1%
§101 Eligibility
28.3%
§102 Novelty
42.7%
§103 Obviousness
25.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
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18842104 SOIL-CULTIVATION DEVICE Non-Final OA LEMKEN GmbH & Co. KG

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