Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: BORSCH, NICHOLAS S

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3794

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nicholas S. Borsch is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3794, with 133 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 72.9% shows a consistent pattern of granting patents. The interview lift of 12.1% indicates that interviews provide a boost to the probability of an allowance. This 12.1% lift is a useful metric for practitioners deciding whether to engage in verbal dialogue. The median days to allowance is 1220, which serves as a standard measure for his prosecution speed.

With 133 resolved cases, the data set provides a clear view of his examination tendencies. The 72.9% allowance rate suggests a favorable environment for most applications. The interview lift is a practical tool for advancing cases. The 1220-day median helps set realistic expectations for the time to grant. This data from Art Unit 3794 provides a solid foundation for developing a successful patent strategy and managing prosecution timelines effectively for his docket.

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

Performance Statistics

72.9%
Allow Rate
+2.9% vs TC avg
163
Total Applications
+12.1%
Interview Lift
1220
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 133 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
11.3%
§102 Novelty
61.2%
§103 Obviousness
21.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18737632 HEAT SHRINK LINE MARKER Non-Final OA Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited
18810346 ELECTRICAL DATA-BASED ACTIVATION MODE DETERMINATION OF AN ENERGY DEVICE Final Rejection Cilag GmbH International
18810355 MECHANICAL DATA-BASED ACTIVATION MODE DETERMINATION OF AN ENERGY DEVICE Final Rejection Cilag GmbH International
18949206 ELECTROPORATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENERGIZING A CATHETER Non-Final OA St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
17265218 DEVICES AND METHODS FOR VAGINAL TREATMENTS Non-Final OA Sofwave Medical Ltd.
18813146 TREATMENT INSTRUMENT Final Rejection OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.
18232487 ABLATION PROBE AND LUMEN FOR IMPROVED ACCESS AND FLOW Non-Final OA Arthrex, Inc.
18407808 IMPEDANCE BASED TRACKING OF CATHETER LOCATION IN RELATION TO A CAVITY WALL Non-Final OA BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.
18956243 TERMINATING DRYING CYCLES BY MONITORING CURRENT IN ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS Non-Final OA GYRUS ACMI, INC. D/B/A OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA
18338762 PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD DELIVERY DEVICE Non-Final OA Medtronic, Inc.

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