Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CONLON, MARISA V

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3643

This examiner grants 41% of resolved cases

Analysis

Marisa V. Conlon has handled 379 resolved cases within Tech Center 3600. Her work in Art Unit 3643 includes an allowance rate of 41.2 percent. This statistic is a key metric for practitioners to use when assessing the probability of success and for developing a comprehensive prosecution strategy for their clients in a more restrictive environment.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1086. This duration is a significant consideration for managing the expectations of stakeholders regarding the timeline for patent issuance. A timeframe of 1086 days provides a clear benchmark for the time and resources required to navigate the examination process.

The interview lift for this examiner is 37.2 percent. This is a substantial increase relative to the 41.2 percent allowance rate, suggesting that interviews are a highly effective tool for overcoming rejections. The 37.2 percent lift provides a strong justification for practitioners to engage in direct dialogue with the examiner to clarify technical points and expedite the path to allowance.

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

Performance Statistics

41.2%
Allow Rate
-10.8% vs TC avg
399
Total Applications
+37.2%
Interview Lift
1086
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 379 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
25.7%
§102 Novelty
49.3%
§103 Obviousness
22.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18710932 IRRADIATION DEVICE AND IRRADIATION METHOD Final Rejection OSAKA UNIVERSITY
18601176 PLANT GROWING APPARATUS AND METHOD Non-Final OA HELIPONIX, LLC

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