Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2482 3612 3649 3672 3771 3785
This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases
Steven O. Douglas is a highly experienced examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2482. With 1580 resolved cases, the examiner has a substantial track record. The allowance rate is 79.1 percent. This 79.1 percent rate indicates a consistent and favorable outcome for the vast majority of applications assigned to this docket.
The median time to allowance is 1125 days. This 1125-day period is based on the large sample of 1580 cases, making it a reliable benchmark for pendency. Applicants can expect a stable prosecution process over this timeframe. The efficiency of the docket is reflected in these long-term results within Art Unit 2482.
The interview lift is 11.2 percent. This 11.2 percent lift shows that interviews provide a helpful boost to the baseline allowance rate. Engaging with the examiner can be a useful tactic to resolve specific issues and maintain the momentum of the prosecution cycle. The data for Tech Center 3700 supports a proactive communication strategy.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18727617 | ENCAPSULATED BRIGHT STRIP ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING ENCAPSULATED BRIGHT STRIP ASSEMBLY AND EXTERNAL COMPONENT | Non-Final OA | FUYAO GLASS INDUSTRY GROUP CO., LTD. |
| 19019959 | VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE | Non-Final OA | TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA |
| 19008319 | VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY WITH A SEALED GAP | Non-Final OA | Ford Global Technologies, LLC |
| 19042863 | HIGH LIFT UTILITY VEHICLE | Non-Final OA | The Toro Company |
| 18471363 | VEHICLE SEALING ASSEMBLY | Non-Final OA | GM Global Technology Operations LLC |
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