Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BEMKO, TARAS P

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3672

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Taras P. Bemko is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically assigned to Art Unit 3672, with 1111 resolved cases. The examiner has an allowance rate of 84.4 percent, suggesting a favorable environment for applicants. This 84.4 percent figure is a metric for evaluating the likelihood of a successful grant on this docket. The 1111 resolved cases provide a robust statistical foundation for these insights and establish a consistent pattern of performance.

The interview lift is 19.3 percent, indicating that formal discussions are an effective tool for advancing prosecution. This 19.3 percent lift suggests that an interview can further enhance the 84.4 percent allowance rate. Practitioners should consider this positive impact when deciding how to respond to office actions. The median days to allowance is 834, which reflects the timeframe for reaching a grant. This 834 median days to allowance allows for effective planning in Tech Center 3600.

The data in Art Unit 3672 shows that the interview lift is 19.3 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 834 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline of successful cases. The 84.4 percent allowance rate remains a key metric for evaluating the likelihood of a grant. These data points offer a reliable guide for navigating the examination process and managing client expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

84.4%
Allow Rate
+32.4% vs TC avg
1,135
Total Applications
+19.3%
Interview Lift
834
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1111 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.1%
§101 Eligibility
18.1%
§102 Novelty
54.4%
§103 Obviousness
20.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19084275 SIDE DOOR STRUCTURE Non-Final OA SUBARU CORPORATION
19037307 MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18869277 CAB MOUNT Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18891196 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A WELL VIBRATOR TOOL Non-Final OA SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
18970127 REAR STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY AND MOLD SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING OF THE SAME Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18889146 BATTERY COOLING DUCT FOR VEHICLES Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18813940 RAMP MODULE OF VEHICLE Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18812120 JOINT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE BODY Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18593022 STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE BODY Final Rejection Kia Corporation
18861625 Electrically Operated Flap System With Weather Guard for Electrically Charging and/or Fueling a Vehicle, Electric Charging and/or Fueling Method, and Vehicle Non-Final OA BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
18908971 INSERT UNIT FOR INSERTION INTO A STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF A CENTER CONSOLE Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18775394 DRAWER ARRANGED ADJACENT BOX SIDE STEP Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC
18809327 ANTI-COLLISION DEVICE AND ROBOT Non-Final OA SHENZHEN MAMMOTION INNOVATION CO., LIMITED
18784006 VEHICLE ROOF HAVING AN OUTER ROOF SKIN ELEMENT AND HEADLINER Final Rejection Webasto SE
17432893 WEAR RESISTANT DRILL PIPE Non-Final OA National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
18977939 BUMPER HAVING REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND IMPROVED CRASH PROPERTY Non-Final OA BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH
19101108 INSULATED PASSAGE SYSTEM Non-Final OA SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
18606167 AUTOMOTIVE DOOR REINFORCEMENT AND NOISE REDUCTION Final Rejection FCA US LLC

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