Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BICKHAM, DAWN MARIE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1685 3676

This examiner grants 46% of resolved cases

Analysis

Dawn Marie Bickham is an examiner in Tech Center 1600, specifically within Art Unit 1685. The examiner has 39 resolved cases on record. These 39 resolved cases result in an allowance rate of 46.2 percent. This 46.2 percent allowance rate serves as a metric for practitioners evaluating their chances of success. Understanding this rate is a component of setting expectations during the stages of patent prosecution.

The median days to allowance for Bickham is 1574. This 1574-day timeline provides a measure of the duration required to reach a grant. Practitioners should also consider the 64.2 percent interview lift. An interview lift of 64.2 percent suggests that engaging in a direct discussion with the examiner is associated with an increased probability of allowance. This 64.2 percent lift is a factor to include in prosecution planning.

In Art Unit 1685, the 1574 median days to allowance and 46.2 percent allowance rate define the examiner's historical performance. The 64.2 percent interview lift indicates that interviews are a relevant tool for applicants. With 39 resolved cases, the data provides a specific statistical context for Tech Center 1600. Practitioners can use these figures to refine their approach and manage client expectations regarding the 1574-day median timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

46.2%
Allow Rate
-5.8% vs TC avg
66
Total Applications
+64.2%
Interview Lift
1574
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

33.6%
§101 Eligibility
12.6%
§102 Novelty
25.7%
§103 Obviousness
21.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

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