Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

George B Bennett, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BENNETT, GEORGE B

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2841 2855 2856 3633

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Bennett, George B resolved 560 cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2841. The allowance rate was 79.6%, while the median time to allowance was 747 days. The interview lift was 10.8%, showing a positive association between interviews and allowance outcomes, although the effect was smaller than the overall allowance result.

The leading companies were MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL Corporation, Renishaw PLC, and The Stanley Works Israel Ltd. The principal firms were Reinhart (Milwaukee Tool), DANE IP Law PC, and OLIFF PLC. Practitioners face a profile with a relatively high allowance rate and the shortest reported median timeline in this group of profiles, supporting timely prosecution decisions and targeted interview use.

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

Performance Statistics

79.6%
Allow Rate
+27.6% vs TC avg
570
Total Applications
+10.8%
Interview Lift
747
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 560 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.8%
§101 Eligibility
33.7%
§102 Novelty
37.3%
§103 Obviousness
5.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18910444 Laser Level Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
18734730 Vial with Improved Visibility for Level Non-Final OA Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner George B Bennett's allowance rate?

79.6% of resolved applications examined by George B Bennett were allowed (560 resolved cases), compared with 85.1% across Art Unit 2841 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner George B Bennett?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner George B Bennett take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by George B Bennett took 747 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner George B Bennett work in?

George B Bennett examines applications in Art Unit 2841 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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