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Last updated: October 27, 2026

Arpad Fabian-Kovacs, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FABIAN-KOVACS, ARPAD

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3671

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

FABIAN-KOVACS, ARPAD is assigned to technology center 3600 and art unit 3671. The record contains 1883 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 84.9%, an interview lift of 3.1%, and a median of 713 days to allowance. The very large case history and high allowance measure provide a strong basis for identifying a favorable docket pattern. Interview activity shows only a limited positive association.

Deere & Company, Bridgestone Corporation, and Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited are among the listed companies. The associated firms are Brannon Sowers & Cracraft PC, BRUNET & CO. LTD., and COLLARD & ROE, P.C. The data favors careful written prosecution as the main tool, with interviews available for clarification rather than as a primary driver. The median timing indicates comparatively prompt movement toward allowance within this record.

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

Performance Statistics

84.9%
Allow Rate
+32.9% vs TC avg
1,904
Total Applications
+3.1%
Interview Lift
713
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1883 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.8%
§101 Eligibility
39.6%
§102 Novelty
31.0%
§103 Obviousness
25.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18628940 BALE BINDER MATERIAL WITH BUILT IN STRETCH INDICATOR Non-Final OA DEERE & COMPANY
18931631 SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS FOR NOISE REDUCTION IN A LAWNMOWER Non-Final OA Techtronic Cordless GP
18908391 Seed Harvester and Related Methods Non-Final OA Bridgestone Corporation
18883779 Weed Prevention System for a Combine Harvester Non-Final OA AGCO do Brasil Soluções Agrícolas Ltda.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Arpad Fabian-Kovacs's allowance rate?

84.9% of resolved applications examined by Arpad Fabian-Kovacs were allowed (1,883 resolved cases), compared with 62.3% across Art Unit 3671 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Arpad Fabian-Kovacs?

This examiner's interview lift is +3.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Arpad Fabian-Kovacs take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Arpad Fabian-Kovacs took 713 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Arpad Fabian-Kovacs work in?

Arpad Fabian-Kovacs examines applications in Art Unit 3671 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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