Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Joseph M Cousins, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as COUSINS, JOSEPH M

Tech Center 2400 • Art Units: 2459

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

COUSINS, JOSEPH M handles matters in Tech Center 2400 and Art Unit 2459. The profile records 296 resolved cases, a 63.9% allowance rate, and a 1198-day median to allowance. Interviews show a 19.2% lift, providing a measurable reason to consider examiner discussion as part of a complete prosecution strategy.

The listed companies are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Veeva Systems Inc., and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. The listed firms are CALDWELL LLC, Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, and Sheridan Ross PC. Counsel can use the profile to coordinate claim amendments, interview preparation, and timing expectations.

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

Performance Statistics

63.9%
Allow Rate
+5.9% vs TC avg
309
Total Applications
+19.2%
Interview Lift
1198
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 296 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

11.3%
§101 Eligibility
8.5%
§102 Novelty
52.5%
§103 Obviousness
22.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18994375 METHOD AND NETWORK NODE FOR TRANSFER OF A DIGITAL TWIN OF A NETWORK Non-Final OA Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
18938373 SERVER FOR RENDERING A VIRTUAL WORLD IMAGE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF Non-Final OA SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
18990480 Multi-Access Edge Computing Slicing Non-Final OA Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
18899348 Network Element Registration Methods, Model Determination Method, Network Elements, and Non-Transitory Readable Storage Medium Non-Final OA VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
18784687 Global Fabric Topology Discovery in Disaggregated Scheduled Fabrics Non-Final OA Cisco Technology, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Joseph M Cousins's allowance rate?

63.9% of resolved applications examined by Joseph M Cousins were allowed (296 resolved cases), compared with 71.4% across Art Unit 2459 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Joseph M Cousins?

This examiner's interview lift is +19.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Joseph M Cousins take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Joseph M Cousins took 1,198 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Joseph M Cousins work in?

Joseph M Cousins examines applications in Art Unit 2459 in Tech Center 2400 (Networking & Security).

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