Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BENEDIK, JUSTIN M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3642 3643 3644 3645 3647 3652

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Justin M. Benedik is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically within Art Unit 3642, with 884 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 86.0 percent, suggesting a favorable path to grant for many applications. This 86.0 percent figure is an indicator of the examiner's general disposition toward patentability. The 884 resolved cases ensure that these statistics are based on a consistent record of performance.

The interview lift is 10.5 percent, indicating that formal discussions provide a boost to the probability of allowance. While the baseline 86.0 percent rate is already high, this 10.5 percent lift suggests that an interview can help resolve remaining issues. Practitioners should factor this benefit into their overall prosecution strategy. The median days to allowance is 896, representing the typical timeframe for a successful conclusion on this docket. This 896 median days to allowance allows for efficient planning in Tech Center 3600.

The data in Art Unit 3642 shows that the interview lift is 10.5 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 896 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline of successful cases. The 86.0 percent allowance rate remains the most prominent feature of this profile. These statistics provide a clear and 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

86.0%
Allow Rate
+34.0% vs TC avg
894
Total Applications
+10.5%
Interview Lift
896
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 884 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
28.7%
§102 Novelty
51.4%
§103 Obviousness
13.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19429173 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT FUNCTION PRIORITIZATION AND ALLOCATION Non-Final OA Archer Aviation Inc.
19407745 PROTECTION FOR AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE Non-Final OA Airbus Operations GmbH

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