Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: DOYLE, BENJAMIN C

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3746

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Benjamin C. Doyle works in Art Unit 3746 within Tech Center 3700. The examiner has 297 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 68.4%. This rate reflects a good probability of success for patent applicants. The median days to allowance is 987, providing an efficient timeline for successful prosecution.

The interview lift is 39.6%, which is a significant figure compared to the 68.4% baseline. This indicates that interviews are an effective way to improve the chances of allowance. Practitioners should prioritize interviews to take advantage of the 39.6% lift in Art Unit 3746.

The 297 resolved cases and 68.4% allowance rate, combined with the 987-day median timeline, offer a successful path for applicants in Tech Center 3700. These metrics are essential for developing a targeted prosecution strategy. The data supports a proactive approach to communication.

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

Performance Statistics

68.4%
Allow Rate
-1.6% vs TC avg
318
Total Applications
+39.6%
Interview Lift
987
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 297 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
21.7%
§102 Novelty
44.8%
§103 Obviousness
28.7%
§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
19268582 DOWNHOLE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS INCLUDING LOCKING FEATURES AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS Non-Final OA CHAMPIONX LLC
18804166 PORTABLE WIND BLOWING DEVICE Final Rejection Shenzhen Jisu Technology Co., Ltd.

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