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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Scott A Browne, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BROWNE, SCOTT A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3615 3617 3666 3667

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

BROWNE, SCOTT A is assigned to art unit 3615 within tech center 3600. The profile includes 505 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 71.9%, an interview lift of 35.9%, and a median time to allowance of 1053 days. The case history supports use of these figures as a practical planning reference. The allowance outcome favors disciplined claim drafting, and the interview measure supports preparing for substantive examiner discussions rather than relying solely on written submissions.

The represented companies are Robert Bosch GmbH, Deere & Company, and AutoStore Technology A/S. The leading firms are Baker Botts L.L.P., Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC, and GREENBLUM & BERNSTEIN, P.L.C. These participants provide a relevant context for counsel assessing technology fit and prosecution presentation. The median duration should inform continuation timing and the sequencing of claim strategies.

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

Performance Statistics

71.9%
Allow Rate
+19.9% vs TC avg
523
Total Applications
+35.9%
Interview Lift
1053
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 505 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
25.6%
§102 Novelty
40.7%
§103 Obviousness
30.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18479178 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A LONGITUDINAL GUIDANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
18708020 LAND-AND-AIR MOBILE DEVICE Non-Final OA SUBARU CORPORATION
18116392 Threshing and Chopper Power Relationships Identification System and Method Non-Final OA DEERE & COMPANY
18873439 RAIL VEHICLE Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS
18656882 RAILROAD CAR HAVING INTERCONNECTED ROOF PANELS Non-Final OA Gunderson LLC
18952087 TURNOUT AND RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED
18717303 METHOD FOR REALIZING REMOTE REVERSE OPERATION DURING UNATTENDED TRAIN OPERATION, DEVICE AND MEDIUM Non-Final OA CASCO SIGNAL LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Scott A Browne's allowance rate?

71.9% of resolved applications examined by Scott A Browne were allowed (505 resolved cases), compared with 79.2% across Art Unit 3615 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Scott A Browne?

This examiner's interview lift is +35.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Scott A Browne take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Scott A Browne took 1,053 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Scott A Browne work in?

Scott A Browne examines applications in Art Unit 3615 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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