Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: DOUBRAVA, JOHN A

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3763 3771 3783

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

John A. Doubrava operates in Art Unit 3763 within Tech Center 3700. The examiner has 312 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 76.9%. This rate indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking to secure patent rights. The median days to allowance is 1128, establishing a typical timeframe for successful prosecution.

The data shows an interview lift of 26.4%, suggesting that interviews are a productive tool for resolving issues and increasing the probability of allowance beyond the 76.9% baseline. This lift is particularly relevant for cases that might otherwise face rejections. Practitioners can rely on the 312 resolved cases to gauge the examiner's tendencies.

The 76.9% allowance rate and the 1128-day median timeline provide a clear picture of the procedural expectations in Art Unit 3763. Utilizing the 26.4% interview lift can further optimize the chances of a positive outcome in Tech Center 3700. These metrics offer a grounded basis for strategic decision-making.

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

Performance Statistics

76.9%
Allow Rate
+6.9% vs TC avg
340
Total Applications
+26.4%
Interview Lift
1128
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 312 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.7%
§101 Eligibility
19.9%
§102 Novelty
47.1%
§103 Obviousness
26.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18018976 CATHETER SHAFT WITH TAPERED INNER DIAMETER FOR IMPROVED FLOW RATE Final Rejection Canon U.S.A., Inc.
18646562 INJECTION DEVICE Non-Final OA Allergan, Inc.
18715267 A BREAST PUMP OR MILK COLLECTION ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18590542 CATHETER CONSTRUCTION Final Rejection Maduro Discovery, LLC
18820788 MULTI-DIRECTION STEERABLE HANDLES FOR STEERING CATHETERS Non-Final OA EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
18628418 Learning Auto Phaco Phacoemulsification Mode for Ophthalmic Surgery Non-Final OA JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC.
18118405 CATHETER Final Rejection ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.
18572371 Secondary Securement Device for Vascular Access Device Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
18117032 Non-Integrated Catheter and Extension Set System and Methods for Collection of a Blood Culture Sample Final Rejection Becton, Dickinson and Company
18713748 DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DOSE RECORDING SYSTEM HEREWITH Non-Final OA Sanofi
18504713 CASSETTE WITH FREE FLOW PREVENTION OVERRIDE FOR INFUSION PUMP Final Rejection B. Braun Medical Inc.
17563629 OCCLUSION CATHETER SYSTEM FOR PARTIAL OCCLUSION OR FULL OCCLUSION Final Rejection Prytime Medical Devices, Inc.

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