Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BROWN, SETH RICHARD

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3772 3786

This examiner grants 49% of resolved cases

Analysis

Seth Richard Brown is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3772. He has resolved 141 cases, establishing a solid statistical foundation for applicants. The allowance rate for this examiner is 48.9%, which reflects a balanced frequency of granted patents. This 48.9% figure suggests that the examiner is often willing to find allowable subject matter when presented with persuasive arguments and clear claim amendments.

The interview lift of 44.3% is a particularly notable metric for practitioners. This 44.3% increase in the probability of allowance following an interview indicates that verbal communication is a highly effective way to advance prosecution. Furthermore, the median days to allowance is 1099, which provides a temporal guideline for the examination process. This 1099-day timeline is a key metric for managing expectations regarding the speed of Art Unit 3772. With 141 resolved cases and a 48.9% allowance rate, the examiner's profile suggests a productive environment for applicants. The 44.3% interview lift and 1099-day median pendency offer a clear path for those seeking to optimize their prosecution strategy through direct engagement.

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

Performance Statistics

48.9%
Allow Rate
-21.1% vs TC avg
171
Total Applications
+44.3%
Interview Lift
1099
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 141 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.4%
§101 Eligibility
15.9%
§102 Novelty
47.9%
§103 Obviousness
21.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19179052 ANTERIOR BOOT FOR HIP DISTRACTION Non-Final OA Conmed Corporation
19044832 REINFORCED WINDOW DRESSING Final Rejection Medline Industries, LP
19094914 ADAPTATION SYSTEM FOR ORAL APPLIANCE Non-Final OA PRO3DURE MEDICAL GMBH
19003564 SOFT BRACES TO PREVENT INJURY TO A JOINT OR BODY SEGMENT Final Rejection CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION

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