Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Stephen R Burgdorf, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as BURGDORF, STEPHEN R

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 1732 2612 2684 2685

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

BURGDORF, STEPHEN R is assigned to technology center 2600 and art unit 1732. The record covers 588 resolved cases, with an allowance rate of 64.1%, a 43.2% interview lift, and a median of 993 days to allowance. The figures support a prosecution strategy that gives interviews meaningful consideration, particularly where technical clarification or amendment negotiation could address outstanding issues.

The listed companies are Universidad De Santiago De Chile, Ts Tech Co., Ltd., and The Nielsen Company (US) LLC. The listed firms are LADAS & PARRY LLP, DORITY & MANNING, P.A., and BakerHostetler. Applicants can use the profile to anticipate varied technology and institutional matters, while planning written responses and interview requests around the reported examination interval.

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

Performance Statistics

64.1%
Allow Rate
+2.1% vs TC avg
615
Total Applications
+43.2%
Interview Lift
993
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 588 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.8%
§101 Eligibility
9.6%
§102 Novelty
59.5%
§103 Obviousness
22.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19018821 PEOPLE METERING ENHANCED WITH LIGHT PROJECTION PROMPTING FOR AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT Non-Final OA The Nielsen Company (US), LLC
18589881 PREDICTIVE PORTABLE DEVICE Non-Final OA SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
18358664 ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND METHOD Final Rejection Kia Corporation
19084120 SEAT SYSTEM Non-Final OA TS TECH CO., LTD.
18926464 SEAT SYSTEM WITH SENSOR AND USER INTERFACE Final Rejection TS TECH CO., LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Stephen R Burgdorf's allowance rate?

64.1% of resolved applications examined by Stephen R Burgdorf were allowed (588 resolved cases), compared with 53.6% across Art Unit 1732 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Stephen R Burgdorf?

This examiner's interview lift is +43.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Stephen R Burgdorf take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Stephen R Burgdorf took 993 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Stephen R Burgdorf work in?

Stephen R Burgdorf examines applications in Art Unit 1732 in Tech Center 2600 (Communications).

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