Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: CORBO, NICHOLAS T

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2424 2425 2426 2427

This examiner grants 69% of resolved cases

Analysis

Nicholas T. Corbo has handled 429 resolved cases within Tech Center 2400. His work in Art Unit 2424 includes an allowance rate of 68.8 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.

The median days to allowance for this examiner is 1258. This duration is a significant consideration for managing the expectations of stakeholders regarding the timeline for patent issuance. A timeframe of 1258 days provides a clear benchmark for the time and resources required to navigate the examination process.

The interview lift for this examiner is 30.6 percent. This is a substantial increase relative to the 68.8 percent allowance rate, suggesting that interviews are a highly effective tool for overcoming rejections. The 30.6 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

68.8%
Allow Rate
+10.8% vs TC avg
441
Total Applications
+30.6%
Interview Lift
1258
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 429 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.6%
§101 Eligibility
16.1%
§102 Novelty
54.3%
§103 Obviousness
13.7%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19196190 METHOD AND SERVER FOR PROVIDING RECOMMENDED CHANNEL LIST BY USING CLUSTERING Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
19219243 MEDIA CONTENT MONITORING Non-Final OA AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

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