Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: COOPER, JOHN

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3641 3726

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

John Cooper is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3641. He has a record of 866 resolved cases. The allowance rate for these cases is 79.4%. The median days to allowance is 609 days. This 609-day duration provides a timeline for the duration of the examination process in his portfolio.

The interview lift for this examiner is 17.7%. This metric indicates that cases involving an interview have a higher probability of allowance than those that do not. With 866 resolved cases, the 79.4% allowance rate is a primary indicator of prosecution outcomes. Practitioners in Tech Center 3700 can use the 17.7% lift to evaluate the impact of direct communication. The 609-day median pendency is a factor for applicants to consider when managing their expectations in Art Unit 3641.

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

Performance Statistics

79.4%
Allow Rate
+9.4% vs TC avg
891
Total Applications
+17.7%
Interview Lift
609
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 866 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.5%
§101 Eligibility
28.2%
§102 Novelty
37.7%
§103 Obviousness
23.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19279876 WEAPON SIGHT GRIP Non-Final OA Crimson Trace Corporation
19175505 WEAPON SIGHT GRIP Non-Final OA Crimson Trace Corporation
18412166 OPTICAL ASSEMBLY WITH PROTECTIVE FLEXING MEMBER AND/OR MECHANICAL REAR SIGHT FEATURES Non-Final OA AXTS Inc

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