Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: FAHNERT, FRIEDRICH

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2614 2651 2654 2692

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Friedrich Fahnert is an examiner in Tech Center 2600 and Art Unit 2614, with 655 resolved cases. His allowance rate of 84.1% indicates a high success rate for patent applications. The median days to allowance is 931, providing a clear expectation for the duration of the prosecution process.

The data shows an interview lift of 12.3%, suggesting that interviews are a beneficial tool for increasing the 84.1% allowance rate. For practitioners in Art Unit 2614, this 12.3% lift is a significant factor in strategy development. The 655 resolved cases provide a robust dataset for these performance metrics.

With a median days to allowance of 931, Fahnert maintains a consistent pace within Tech Center 2600. The combination of a high allowance rate and a positive interview lift suggests a favorable environment for applicants. Practitioners should consider the 12.3% lift as a way to further improve their chances of success.

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

Performance Statistics

84.1%
Allow Rate
+22.1% vs TC avg
668
Total Applications
+12.3%
Interview Lift
931
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 655 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.3%
§101 Eligibility
26.8%
§102 Novelty
51.9%
§103 Obviousness
9.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18766162 IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS Final Rejection LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18803081 Method and System for Selective Audio Playback on A Loudspeaker and A Headset Non-Final OA Apple Inc.
18537744 ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION IN A MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
18777949 PACKET LOSS CONCEALMENT FOR DIRAC BASED SPATIAL AUDIO CODING Non-Final OA Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
18771449 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENGINE SOUND ENHANCEMENT Final Rejection Bose Corporation
18257901 SOUND ATTENUATION RATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

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