Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 05, 2026

William A Falloway, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FALLOWAY, WILLIAM A

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2921 2938

This examiner grants 93% of resolved cases

Analysis

William A. Falloway examines applications in Tech Center 2900 and Art Unit 2921. The examiner has 366 resolved cases, offering data for analysis. The allowance rate is 92.6 percent, which describes the frequency of grants. This figure suggests that a high portion of applications reaching a final disposition are granted, making this a favorable environment for patent applicants.

The median days to allowance is 673, which is the timeline for this examiner. This duration is a benefit for those seeking patent protection. The interview lift of 6.8 percent is a factor, although the 92.6 percent allowance rate is already a high baseline. In Art Unit 2921, the impact of an interview is a small change to the chances of success.

With 366 resolved cases in Tech Center 2900, the examiner performance is documented. The 673 days to allowance and the 92.6 percent allowance rate are the figures for practitioners to note. While the 6.8 percent interview lift is a metric, the overall success rate is a primary driver. These metrics provide an outlook for any application assigned to this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

92.6%
Allow Rate
+32.6% vs TC avg
368
Total Applications
+6.8%
Interview Lift
673
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 366 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
11.3%
§102 Novelty
7.0%
§103 Obviousness
69.1%
§112 Clarity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner William A Falloway's allowance rate?

92.6% of resolved applications examined by William A Falloway were allowed (366 resolved cases), compared with 95.0% across Art Unit 2921 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner William A Falloway?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner William A Falloway take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by William A Falloway took 673 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner William A Falloway work in?

William A Falloway examines applications in Art Unit 2921 in Tech Center 2900.

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