Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: EDWARDS, LOREN C

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3746 3748 3762

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Loren C Edwards is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3746. He has 684 resolved cases with an allowance rate of 81.4%. This 81.4% rate is high, indicating a very favorable environment for applicants. The median days to allowance is 893, which is a relatively efficient timeline for the 684 resolved cases in this art unit.

The interview lift is 29.2%. This 29.2% lift shows that interviews are a highly effective strategy, providing a significant increase in the likelihood of allowance. In Art Unit 3746, the 81.4% allowance rate and the 893 median days to allowance are key metrics for planning. The 29.2% lift is a major factor for practitioners in Tech Center 3700.

With 684 resolved cases, the examiner's profile is well-established. The 81.4% allowance rate and the 893-day median timeline suggest a fast and successful prosecution process. The 29.2% interview lift further supports the use of direct communication to resolve issues. These figures provide a clear picture of the procedural landscape for applicants working with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

81.5%
Allow Rate
+11.5% vs TC avg
723
Total Applications
+29.2%
Interview Lift
891
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 686 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
34.3%
§102 Novelty
43.5%
§103 Obviousness
19.3%
§112 Clarity

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