Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Raven Collins, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as COLLINS, RAVEN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3728 3733 3735 3736 3788

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

Raven Collins manages a docket in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3728, with 974 resolved cases. The allowance rate of 62.6% suggests a balanced examination environment for applicants such as Graphic Packaging International Inc. and Westrock Packaging Systems LLC. The median days to allowance of 1068 indicates a steady timeline for those seeking patent protection, providing a clear benchmark for firms like Adams and Reese LLP.

The data shows a notable interview lift of 10.2%, which can enhance the 62.6% baseline allowance rate. This suggests that direct engagement is an effective strategy for practitioners, including those at Dickinson Wright PLLC - Washington DC. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. also frequently appears on this docket, where the 1068-day median pendency helps in managing expectations for patent grants.

With 974 resolved cases, the examiner's performance metrics are well-established. The 10.2% interview lift is actionable, indicating that verbal advocacy can be a factor in the prosecution process. For firms like DLA Piper LLP (US) Boston, these statistics provide a data-driven foundation for deciding when to request an interview to move a case toward a favorable resolution within the 1068-day median timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

62.6%
Allow Rate
-7.4% vs TC avg
1,022
Total Applications
+10.2%
Interview Lift
1068
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 974 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
20.6%
§102 Novelty
61.2%
§103 Obviousness
12.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18739644 PACKAGING ASSEMBLY AND OVEN COMPRISING SAME Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18996050 BOX, IN PARTICULAR A SNUS BOX, WITH CHILD-PROOF SAFETY OPENING Non-Final OA G.D S.P.A.
18838018 SPACING SUPPORT FOR PACKS FOR ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES, CONTAINER COMPRISING A SPACING SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A SPACING SUPPORT Non-Final OA PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.
18806947 Tray For Food Products Final Rejection Graphic Packaging International, LLC
18215945 Composite Containers For Bulk Solids, Related Systems And Methods Non-Final OA Graphic Packaging International, LLC
18121121 Trays For Food Products And Related Systems And Methods Final Rejection Graphic Packaging International, LLC
17856333 Composite Containers For Bulk Solids, Related Systems And Methods Non-Final OA Graphic Packaging International, LLC
19119133 PVC-FREE VESSEL CAPS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF Final Rejection Eastman Chemical Company
19066659 DRINK STABILIZING INSERT FOR PORTABLE COOLER Non-Final OA Individual inventor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Raven Collins's allowance rate?

62.6% of resolved applications examined by Raven Collins were allowed (974 resolved cases), compared with 0.0% across Art Unit 3728 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Raven Collins?

This examiner's interview lift is +10.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Raven Collins take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Raven Collins took 1,068 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Raven Collins work in?

Raven Collins examines applications in Art Unit 3728 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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