Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BIDWELL, JAMES R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3611 3651 3671

This examiner grants 90% of resolved cases

Analysis

James R. Bidwell is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, specifically within Art Unit 3611. The examiner has 1584 resolved cases on record. These 1584 resolved cases result in an allowance rate of 89.6 percent. This 89.6 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 Bidwell is 606. This 606-day timeline provides a measure of the duration required to reach a grant. Practitioners should also consider the 8.3 percent interview lift. An interview lift of 8.3 percent suggests that engaging in a direct discussion with the examiner is associated with an increased probability of allowance. This 8.3 percent lift is a factor to include in prosecution planning.

In Art Unit 3611, the 606 median days to allowance and 89.6 percent allowance rate define the examiner's historical performance. The 8.3 percent interview lift indicates that interviews are a tool for applicants. With 1584 resolved cases, the data provides a specific statistical context for Tech Center 3600. Practitioners can use these figures to refine their approach and manage client expectations regarding the 606-day median timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

89.7%
Allow Rate
+37.7% vs TC avg
1,602
Total Applications
+8.3%
Interview Lift
606
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1586 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
45.6%
§102 Novelty
26.6%
§103 Obviousness
14.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19061337 SERVICE PROVIDING APPARATUS PROVIDING IN-VEHICLE SERVICE AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE APPARATUS Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
19007249 TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF TRANSPORT SYSTEM Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19198901 Shelf with Integrated Roller Securement Non-Final OA Fasteners for Retail, Inc.

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