Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Isabelle S Farineau, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FARINEAU, ISABELLE S

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2933 2937

This examiner grants 95% of resolved cases

Analysis

Isabelle S. Farineau is an examiner in Tech Center 2900, specifically Art Unit 2933, where she has managed 20 resolved cases. Her allowance rate is high at 95.0%, suggesting an efficient path to grant for most applications. This 95.0% rate is paired with a median days to allowance of 654, which indicates a relatively fast prosecution timeline compared to other units. Top companies like Elite Lighting and Siteco GmbH have applications in this examiner's portfolio.

The interview lift is 5.3%, indicating a modest benefit from direct communication with the examiner. While the 5.3% lift is small, it may still be useful for clarifying specific design elements. With 20 resolved cases and a 654-day median timeline, the prosecution environment appears streamlined and predictable. Practitioners should note that the high 95.0% allowance rate suggests that most well-prepared applications will reach a grant without extensive delays. The 654 days to allowance provides a clear benchmark for clients expecting a quick turnaround in Tech Center 2900.

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

Performance Statistics

95.0%
Allow Rate
+35.0% vs TC avg
23
Total Applications
+5.3%
Interview Lift
654
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 20 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
13.0%
§102 Novelty
4.4%
§103 Obviousness
82.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
30010647 Cylindrical Light Fixture Final Rejection Elite Lighting
35522802 lamp Final Rejection Siteco GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Isabelle S Farineau's allowance rate?

95.0% of resolved applications examined by Isabelle S Farineau were allowed (20 resolved cases), compared with 98.3% across Art Unit 2933 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Isabelle S Farineau?

This examiner's interview lift is +5.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Isabelle S Farineau take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Isabelle S Farineau took 654 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Isabelle S Farineau work in?

Isabelle S Farineau examines applications in Art Unit 2933 in Tech Center 2900.

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