Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BRITTINGHAM, NATHANIEL P

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2617 2622 2624 2626 2629 2693 2698

This examiner grants 74% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nathaniel P Brittingham is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2617. He has resolved 472 cases, providing a reliable statistical foundation for applicants. His allowance rate stands at 74.2%, which indicates a high likelihood of obtaining a patent grant. This 74.2% rate suggests that the examiner is often receptive to the arguments and claim modifications proposed by practitioners in this technology space.

The interview lift of 16.8% is a key metric for those appearing before this examiner. This 16.8% figure indicates that conducting an interview is associated with an increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate. Additionally, the median days to allowance is 967. This 967-day timeline offers a temporal benchmark for the prosecution cycle from filing to grant. Understanding this 967-day period allows for better resource planning and expectation management. The combination of 472 resolved cases and a 74.2% allowance rate provides a clear view of the examiner's historical performance. Practitioners can use the 16.8% interview lift to inform their strategy and optimize their path toward a successful outcome.

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

Performance Statistics

74.2%
Allow Rate
+12.2% vs TC avg
486
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
967
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 472 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.7%
§101 Eligibility
17.8%
§102 Novelty
60.2%
§103 Obviousness
14.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19392132 DISPLAY DEVICE Non-Final OA SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
18929388 DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME Final Rejection Samsung Display Co., LTD.
19088004 ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA InnoLux Corporation
18713891 CONNECTED NEURAL STIMULATOR INTERFACE, CONNECTED-OBJECT MANAGER, CONNECTED ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD FOR STARTING UP A CONNECTED NEURAL STIMULATOR INTERFACE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE Non-Final OA ORANGE
18810940 SUBSTRATE FOR DISPLAY Non-Final OA LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
18862608 CELLULAR BASE STATION ASSEMBLIES WITH ADAPTERS TO INTERCONNECT ANTENNA AND RRU Non-Final OA Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC

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