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Last updated: October 26, 2026

David Paul Bowles, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BOWLES, DAVID PAUL

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1617 1653 1654 1656

This examiner grants 70% of resolved cases

Analysis

BOWLES, DAVID PAUL works in tech center 1600 and art unit 1617. The profile covers 46 resolved cases, with a 69.6% allowance rate and a median of 1290 days to allowance. The 28.1% interview lift indicates that interviews are associated with improved allowance outcomes in the measured record.

The leading companies are GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, and Rochal Technologies LLC. The listed firms are MARSHALL, GERSTEIN & BORUN LLP, Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, and BROWN RUDNICK LLP. The smaller case volume calls for measured interpretation, while the data supports interview preparation and planning for a 1290-day median.

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

Performance Statistics

69.6%
Allow Rate
+9.6% vs TC avg
96
Total Applications
+28.1%
Interview Lift
1290
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 46 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.6%
§101 Eligibility
15.8%
§102 Novelty
28.0%
§103 Obviousness
38.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18024871 METHODS OF USING POLYMERIZED HUMAN SERUM ALBUMIN Non-Final OA THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner David Paul Bowles's allowance rate?

69.6% of resolved applications examined by David Paul Bowles were allowed (46 resolved cases), compared with 34.1% across Art Unit 1617 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner David Paul Bowles?

This examiner's interview lift is +28.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner David Paul Bowles take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by David Paul Bowles took 1,290 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner David Paul Bowles work in?

David Paul Bowles examines applications in Art Unit 1617 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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