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Last updated: October 26, 2026

Cynthia E Collins, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as COLLINS, CYNTHIA E

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1638 1662

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

82.2%

Allow Rate

+22.2% vs TC avg

1,357

Total Applications

+9.0%

Interview Lift

869

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 1326 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.5%

§101 Eligibility

16.6%

§102 Novelty

16.8%

§103 Obviousness

54.3%

§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
19267767	Wheat variety 10BC149#66	Non-Final OA	Syngenta Crop Protection AG
18940197	WHEAT VARIETY A_08S0116-11	Final Rejection	Syngenta Crop Protection AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Cynthia E Collins's allowance rate?

82.2% of resolved applications examined by Cynthia E Collins were allowed (1,326 resolved cases), compared with 48.8% across Art Unit 1638 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Cynthia E Collins?

This examiner's interview lift is +9.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Cynthia E Collins take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Cynthia E Collins took 869 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Cynthia E Collins work in?

Cynthia E Collins examines applications in Art Unit 1638 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).