Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BORLINGHAUS, JASON M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3692 3693 3694 3695

This examiner grants 48% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jason M. Borlinghaus operates in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3692, with 431 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 47.6% indicates a more restrictive environment for patent applicants. The interview lift of 21.7% is significant, showing that interviews are a productive way to increase the chances of an allowance. This 21.7% lift is a key strategic factor for those navigating his docket. The median days to allowance is 1668, reflecting a long prosecution timeline for successful cases.

With 431 resolved cases, the data offers a clear view of his examination trends. The 47.6% allowance rate suggests that a minority of his cases reach a grant. The interview lift is a vital tool for applicants. The 1668-day median serves as a baseline for pendency. This information from Art Unit 3692 highlights the need for a persistent and communicative approach to achieve a positive outcome and manage client expectations regarding the time to grant.

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

Performance Statistics

47.6%
Allow Rate
-4.4% vs TC avg
473
Total Applications
+21.7%
Interview Lift
1668
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 431 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

30.4%
§101 Eligibility
6.6%
§102 Novelty
37.3%
§103 Obviousness
25.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18272949 INDICATOR SELECTION APPARATUS, INDICATOR SELECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM Final Rejection NEC Corporation
18193307 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING ACCOUNT INFORMATION Non-Final OA Mastercard International Incorporated
18427457 COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A PORTAL FOR MIGRATING ONE OR MORE EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS FROM ONE ENTITY TO ANOTHER ENTITY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
18302986 AUGMENTING ONLINE TRANSACTION STATEMENTS USING E-COMMERCE RECEIPTS Final Rejection CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC
19020742 METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DETERMINE AUTHENTICITY OF A CHECK Final Rejection JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
18226260 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SERVER, TERMINAL DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING IMAGE DISPLAY PROGRAM, AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SERVER Final Rejection Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
18148956 PROVIDING APPLICATION NOTIFICATION FOR COMPUTING APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Final Rejection PAYPAL, INC.
18148979 PROVIDING APPLICATION NOTIFICATION FOR COMPUTING APPLICATION LIMITATIONS Final Rejection PAYPAL, INC.
18045982 INVESTOR RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE PLANNING TOOL Final Rejection The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
17978486 OPTIMIZATION USING A PROBABILISTIC FRAMEWORK FOR TIME SERIES DATA AND STOCHASTIC EVENT DATA Non-Final OA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
19285841 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING TELEMATICS DATA Non-Final OA State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
17787334 CREDIT DETERMINATION SYSTEM, CREDIT DETERMINATION METHOD AND PROGRAM Non-Final OA RAKUTEN GROUP, INC.
19196514 Banking as a Service Enabled Virtual Exchange Computing Platform Non-Final OA Bank of America Corporation
18347291 SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO GENERATE A COMPOSITE REPRESENTATION OF A DIGITAL WALLET BASED ON DIGITAL ASSETS INDICATED BY THE DIGITAL WALLET Non-Final OA Disney Enterprises, Inc.
15168722 CURRENCY ACQUISITION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS Final Rejection NCR Atleos Corporation

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