Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: BERGIN, JAMES S

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3641

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

James S. Bergin is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically within Art Unit 3641, with 1010 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 79.4 percent, suggesting a favorable path to grant for many applications. This 79.4 percent figure is an indicator of the examiner's general disposition toward patentability. The 1010 resolved cases ensure that these statistics are based on a consistent record of performance.

The interview lift is 10.0 percent, indicating that formal discussions provide a boost to the probability of allowance. While the baseline 79.4 percent rate is already high, this 10.0 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 881, representing the typical timeframe for a successful conclusion on this docket. This 881 median days to allowance allows for efficient planning in Tech Center 3600.

The data in Art Unit 3641 shows that the interview lift is 10.0 percent, offering an additional tool for success. The 881 median days to allowance helps set expectations for the overall timeline of successful cases. The 79.4 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

79.4%
Allow Rate
+27.4% vs TC avg
1,040
Total Applications
+10.0%
Interview Lift
881
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1010 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.0%
§101 Eligibility
19.6%
§102 Novelty
26.8%
§103 Obviousness
36.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19341952 HALF PIPE DISRUPTER Non-Final OA Disablement Technologies and Consulting LLC
19168970 SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITIONS INTO BOREHOLES Non-Final OA Orica International Pte Ltd
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19215823 PROPELLANT CHARGE, PROPELLANT CHARGE ASSEMBLY, AND CARTRIDGE AMMUNITION Non-Final OA Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
19205637 MULTI-SHOT DISCARDING SABOT ROUND Non-Final OA Eight Holdings LLC
19178765 Ammunition Cartridge Casing Non-Final OA Next Level Cartridge Company, LLC
19086508 PROJECTILE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SUPPLIES WITH IMPACT ATTENUATION Non-Final OA Insights International Holdings, LLC DBA NanTrak Industries
19101040 AUTOMATED POWDER FILLING FOR AN AUTOMATED PRODUCTION LINE FOR AMMUNITION Non-Final OA SwissP Defence AG
19033429 MICRO DETONATOR AND PROJECTILE INCLUDING A MICRO DETONATOR Non-Final OA Spectre Primer Technologies, Inc.

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