Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: CAUDILL, JUSTIN REED

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3733

This examiner grants 56% of resolved cases

Analysis

Justin Reed Caudill is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3733. He has resolved 240 cases with an allowance rate of 56.3 percent. This rate indicates a balanced prosecution environment where a grant is achieved in a majority of cases. The 240 resolved cases offer a dataset for understanding the examiner's approach.

The interview lift is 30.9 percent, which is a substantial increase over the 56.3 percent baseline. This suggests that interviews are very effective at moving cases toward allowance. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication to leverage this 30.9 percent lift. The data implies that verbal discussion is a successful method for resolving issues and significantly improving the probability of a grant.

The median days to allowance is 924. This figure represents the timeframe for reaching a positive conclusion in prosecution. The 924-day duration, when paired with the 56.3 percent allowance rate, indicates an efficient pace of examination. Practitioners can use the 30.9 percent lift to help manage this 924-day process and secure a successful outcome.

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

Performance Statistics

56.3%
Allow Rate
-13.7% vs TC avg
258
Total Applications
+30.9%
Interview Lift
924
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.5%
§101 Eligibility
15.3%
§102 Novelty
51.6%
§103 Obviousness
29.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19036626 STACKED MIRROR TRAY Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
19188691 GOLF BAG COVER WITH AIR-RELEASE CLUB RETENTION SYSTEM Non-Final OA GSTC LLC
18955266 LUGGAGE CASE WITH A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY Final Rejection Samsonite IP Holdings S.a r.l.
19183572 Carry Bag with Sliding Cut-Out Panel Non-Final OA Funko, LLC
19031812 Golf Bag with Accessory Rack Non-Final OA TROLF VENTURES LLC
18904773 STABILIZED LUGGAGE Non-Final OA Briggs and Riley Travelware, LLC
18661332 LEATHER WALLETS Non-Final OA The Ridge Wallet LLC
18418079 CONVERTIBLE SUITCASE BED Final Rejection George Washington Suitcase Company LLC
18506597 Handle Conversion Unit Final Rejection Evolution Outdoor, LLC

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