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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Shawn M Braden, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BRADEN, SHAWN M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1653 3728 3736 3762 3781

This examiner grants 67% of resolved cases

Analysis

BRADEN, SHAWN M works in tech center 3700 and art unit 1653. The record contains 1149 resolved cases, with a 66.8% allowance rate and a median of 1032 days to allowance. The 32.3% interview lift indicates a substantial association between interviews and improved allowance outcomes in the measured portfolio.

The leading companies are Graphic Packaging International Inc., Yeti Coolers LLC, and Pacific Market International LLC. The recurring firms are TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP, BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., and LAMPEL LAW, P.C. Practitioners can make interview preparation a central part of prosecution planning while budgeting for a median process of 1032 days.

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

Performance Statistics

66.8%
Allow Rate
-3.2% vs TC avg
1,170
Total Applications
+32.3%
Interview Lift
1032
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1149 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
33.3%
§102 Novelty
33.3%
§103 Obviousness
24.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18875458 REUSABLE BOTTLE MADE OF PLASTIC Final Rejection S.I.P.A. SOCIETA' INDUSTRIALIZZAZIONE PROGETTAZIONE E AUTOMAZIONE S.P.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Shawn M Braden's allowance rate?

66.8% of resolved applications examined by Shawn M Braden were allowed (1,149 resolved cases), compared with 23.5% across Art Unit 1653 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Shawn M Braden?

This examiner's interview lift is +32.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Shawn M Braden take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Shawn M Braden took 1,032 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Shawn M Braden work in?

Shawn M Braden examines applications in Art Unit 1653 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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