Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Benjamin C Doyle, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as DOYLE, BENJAMIN C

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3746

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Benjamin C. Doyle oversees 300 resolved cases in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3746. The allowance rate of 68.3% and median days to allowance of 986 provide a baseline for applicants like Black & Decker Inc. and Leistritz Pumpen GmbH. The 986 figure is a key metric for practitioners to consider when managing client expectations. The 68.3% allowance rate defines the probability of success in Art Unit 3746.

The interview lift of 40.2% is a metric for firms such as Clifford Chi, A.P.C. and LUCAS & MERCANTI, LLP. This 40.2% lift indicates that interviews are effective at increasing the 68.3% allowance rate. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication to navigate this docket. With 300 resolved cases, the data provides a set of benchmarks for practitioners operating in Tech Center 3700. The 40.2% lift suggests that direct engagement is a strategy to move cases toward a grant.

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

Performance Statistics

68.3%
Allow Rate
-1.7% vs TC avg
320
Total Applications
+40.2%
Interview Lift
986
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 300 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
21.8%
§102 Novelty
44.3%
§103 Obviousness
29.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19307478 INFLATOR HAVING AN OUTLET ROTATABLE RELATIVE TO A HANDLE Non-Final OA BLACK & DECKER INC.
19160768 OIL CONDUIT SYSTEM FOR HVAC&R SYSTEM Non-Final OA Tyco Fire & Security GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Benjamin C Doyle's allowance rate?

68.3% of resolved applications examined by Benjamin C Doyle were allowed (300 resolved cases), compared with 68.0% across Art Unit 3746 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Benjamin C Doyle?

This examiner's interview lift is +40.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Benjamin C Doyle take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Benjamin C Doyle took 986 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Benjamin C Doyle work in?

Benjamin C Doyle examines applications in Art Unit 3746 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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