Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: EPSTEIN, BRIAN M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3625 3628 3683

This examiner grants 31% of resolved cases

Analysis

Brian M. Epstein has 286 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3625. His allowance rate is 31.1 percent, and the median time to allowance is 1416 days. These figures suggest a rigorous and lengthy examination process. The 1416 days duration is a significant factor for applicants to consider when filing in this art unit.

However, the interview lift is 38.4 percent. This indicates that interviews are a very effective way to improve the chances of an allowance. Given the 31.1 percent baseline, an interview provides a substantial statistical boost, making it a key tactic for practitioners working with this examiner. For the 286 resolved cases, the 38.4 percent lift is a strong indicator that direct discussion can overcome the challenges reflected in the 31.1 percent allowance rate. The 1416 days median pendency further underscores the value of using interviews to reach a resolution.

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

Performance Statistics

31.1%
Allow Rate
-20.9% vs TC avg
286
Total Applications
+38.4%
Interview Lift
1416
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 286 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

26.3%
§101 Eligibility
9.4%
§102 Novelty
46.5%
§103 Obviousness
15.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18178590 LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL Non-Final OA Ford Global Technologies, LLC

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