Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: DONLON, RYAN D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3691 3692 3694 3695 3696

This examiner grants 8% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ryan D. Donlon is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3691. With 203 resolved cases, the data reveals a challenging prosecution environment. The allowance rate is 8.4%. This 8.4% rate suggests that fewer than one in ten of the 203 cases reach allowance, making Art Unit 3691 a difficult venue for applicants.

The median days to allowance is 1554. This 1554-day timeline is long, indicating that successful cases spend significant time in prosecution. For the 8.4% of cases that are allowed, the 1554-day median represents a major investment of resources. Practitioners must prepare clients for the possibility of this duration if they pursue an allowance with this examiner.

The interview lift is 10.3%. This 10.3% lift is a vital piece of data, as it more than doubles the chances of success compared to the 8.4% base allowance rate. An interview lift of 10.3% suggests that direct engagement is an effective way to improve the odds of a grant. Given the low base rate and the 1554-day timeline, leveraging the 10.3% lift is a recommended strategy.

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

Performance Statistics

8.4%
Allow Rate
-43.6% vs TC avg
207
Total Applications
+10.3%
Interview Lift
1554
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 203 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

29.5%
§101 Eligibility
10.5%
§102 Novelty
34.2%
§103 Obviousness
24.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18542248 TOKEN-BASED ENTITY RISK MANAGEMENT EXCHANGE Non-Final OA Capital One Services, LLC
18639144 TELECOMMUNICATIONS, CRYPTOGRAPHY AND SECURITY WITH MERGING Non-Final OA Truist Bank

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