Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CONNELL, JENNIFER PETSCHE

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3772

This examiner grants 29% of resolved cases

Analysis

Jennifer Petsche Connell has resolved 63 cases in Tech Center 3700. Her examination history in Art Unit 3772 shows an allowance rate of 28.6 percent. This figure is a primary indicator for applicants to use when evaluating the likelihood of a favorable outcome and for preparing for a potentially rigorous prosecution process.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1119. This timeframe is essential for practitioners to consider when advising clients on the expected duration of the patenting process. A timeline of 1119 days helps in setting realistic goals for the various stages of prosecution and for budgeting legal expenses over the life of the application.

The interview lift for this examiner is 41.5 percent. This represents a significant increase over the 28.6 percent allowance rate, indicating that interviews are a very effective method for resolving issues. The 41.5 percent lift suggests that practitioners should prioritize personal communication with the examiner to clarify technical disagreements and move the application toward a grant.

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

Performance Statistics

28.6%
Allow Rate
-41.4% vs TC avg
87
Total Applications
+41.5%
Interview Lift
1119
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 63 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
22.3%
§102 Novelty
50.3%
§103 Obviousness
23.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17995433 COSMETIC APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC COMPOSITION TO KERATINOUS FIBERS SUCH AS EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS Non-Final OA L'OREAL
18960605 HAIR TOOL APPARATUSES AND METHODS Final Rejection Entrepreneur KJC, LLC
18522753 COMB ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA CONAIR LLC

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