Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BOSWELL, CHRISTOPHER J

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3673 3675 3735

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Analysis

Christopher J. Boswell serves in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3673, having handled 1161 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 67.4% indicates a moderate level of grant activity. The interview lift of 26.1% is significant, suggesting that interviews are a highly effective way to increase the chances of an allowance. This 26.1% lift is a key strategic data point for practitioners facing rejections. The median days to allowance is 974, which is the timeframe for the prosecution process.

With 1161 resolved cases, the statistics offer a reliable view of his historical trends. The 67.4% allowance rate suggests a majority of applications are successful. The interview lift is a practical tool for resolving issues. The 974-day median provides a clear benchmark for pendency. Practitioners in Art Unit 3673 should leverage these insights to optimize their interaction with this examiner and improve their overall success rate through proactive and direct communication.

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

Performance Statistics

67.4%
Allow Rate
-2.6% vs TC avg
1,175
Total Applications
+26.1%
Interview Lift
974
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1161 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
48.6%
§102 Novelty
30.4%
§103 Obviousness
14.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19322225 STRIKER FOR DOOR LATCH Non-Final OA MITSUI KINZOKU ACT CORPORATION
19288904 DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR HASP RETENTION SELF-STORAGE LOCK ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA JANUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC

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