Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BROWNE, SCOTT A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3615 3617 3666 3667

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Scott A. Browne manages a high volume of work in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3615, with 504 resolved cases in his portfolio. His allowance rate is 72.0 percent, which suggests a predictable and accessible path to grant for many applicants. The median days to allowance is 1053, indicating that while the probability of success is high, the process typically spans a significant duration.

The interview lift of 35.6 percent provides a tactical advantage for practitioners. When an interview is conducted, the probability of allowance increases above the 72.0 percent baseline. Given the 504 resolved cases, this 35.6 percent lift is a statistically significant indicator that verbal communication is an effective strategy for overcoming rejections in Art Unit 3615.

Practitioners should weigh the 1053 median days to allowance against the high probability of success when advising clients on timelines. The 35.6 percent interview lift suggests that the duration can be navigated more effectively by engaging the examiner directly. The data for Tech Center 3600 shows that the examiner is experienced and that outcomes can be further optimized through the use of interviews.

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

Performance Statistics

72.0%
Allow Rate
+20.0% vs TC avg
517
Total Applications
+35.6%
Interview Lift
1053
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 504 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
25.5%
§102 Novelty
41.0%
§103 Obviousness
30.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18708020 LAND-AND-AIR MOBILE DEVICE Final Rejection SUBARU CORPORATION
18536229 INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, VEHICLE, AND METHOD Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18479178 METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A LONGITUDINAL GUIDANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Final Rejection Robert Bosch GmbH
18385713 PREGENERATION OF TELEOPERATOR VIEW Final Rejection Zoox, Inc.
18116392 Threshing and Chopper Power Relationships Identification System and Method Final Rejection DEERE & COMPANY
18952087 TURNOUT AND RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED
18873439 RAIL VEHICLE Non-Final OA AutoStore Technology AS

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