Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: BUCKLE JR, JAMES J

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3631 3633 3638 3642

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

James J. Buckle Jr. is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3631. He has handled 973 resolved cases, resulting in an allowance rate pct of 65.5. This percentage reflects the likelihood of an application being granted under his review. The median days to allowance for these cases is 855, providing an expectation for the duration of the prosecution process from filing to grant.

The interview lift pct of 14.9 indicates that interviews are a tool for increasing the chances of allowance. This figure suggests that direct engagement with the examiner can resolve issues and lead to a grant. In Art Unit 3631, the 14.9 interview lift pct is a useful metric for practitioners to consider when deciding whether to request an interview for their 973 resolved cases.

With 973 resolved cases, the 65.5 allowance rate pct is a stable indicator of the examiner's tendencies. The 855 median days to allowance suggests an efficient timeline within Tech Center 3600. By utilizing the 14.9 interview lift pct, applicants can further improve their prospects and navigate the prosecution toward a successful allowance. The 855 median days to allowance remains the primary timing guide.

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

Performance Statistics

65.5%
Allow Rate
+13.5% vs TC avg
992
Total Applications
+14.9%
Interview Lift
855
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 973 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
31.2%
§102 Novelty
43.9%
§103 Obviousness
20.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18799207 SMART SELF-CENTERED SHEAR WALL SYSTEM Non-Final OA The Governors of the University of Alberta
18345457 REVOLVING DOOR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A REVOLVING DOOR Final Rejection dormakaba Deutschland GmbH
18368215 HOLLOW METAL PLATE FOR HOLD DOWN SYSTEMS Non-Final OA CETRES HOLDINGS, LLC

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