Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Matthew Cobb, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as COBB, MATTHEW

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3661 3693 3694 3698

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

COBB, MATTHEW is a USPTO patent examiner in tech center 3600 and art unit 3661. The profile includes 218 resolved cases, a 72.9% allowance rate, a 35.2% interview lift, and a median of 941 days to allowance. The interview figure indicates a meaningful positive association, making preparation for examiner discussion a practical consideration.

The listed companies are Capital One Services LLC, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Circlesx LLC. The listed firms are BANNER & WITCOFF, LTD., Clements Bernard Walker, and Foley & Lardner LLP. The portfolio illustrates experience with financial, automotive, and other technology matters, while the firm list identifies representative prosecution counsel.

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

Performance Statistics

72.9%
Allow Rate
+20.9% vs TC avg
257
Total Applications
+35.2%
Interview Lift
941
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 218 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

20.8%
§101 Eligibility
14.1%
§102 Novelty
54.9%
§103 Obviousness
8.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19280034 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING PREDICTIVE RISK OUTCOMES Non-Final OA Capital One Services, LLC
18888728 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHIP-BASED IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND TRANSACTION AUTHENTICATION Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
18800199 AUTOMATED VALET PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND AUTOMATED VALET PARKING MANAGEMENT METHOD Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18661932 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE Final Rejection TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19235894 Method and Device for Controlling Excavator Using Standby Torque Non-Final OA VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
18652713 PREDICTIVE CONTEXTUAL TRANSACTION SCORING Final Rejection METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Matthew Cobb's allowance rate?

72.9% of resolved applications examined by Matthew Cobb were allowed (218 resolved cases), compared with 77.3% across Art Unit 3661 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Matthew Cobb?

This examiner's interview lift is +35.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Matthew Cobb take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Matthew Cobb took 941 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Matthew Cobb work in?

Matthew Cobb examines applications in Art Unit 3661 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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