Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

James M Ference, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FERENCE, JAMES M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3632 3633 3635 3642

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

FERENCE, JAMES M has 1151 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600 and art unit 3632. The allowance rate is 71.2%, the interview lift is 16.8%, and the median time to allowance is 833 days. The large resolved-case record gives the figures meaningful operational context, with allowance occurring on a median timeline that should inform portfolio scheduling.

The listed companies are Bmic LLC, Wonderland Switzerland AG, and Beaverfit Limited. The listed firms are CANTOR COLBURN LLP-Wonderland International AG, LIPPES MATHIAS LLP, and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP - New York. The interview figure supports including examiner discussions in response planning, but the profile does not indicate that interviews should substitute for precise claim amendments and a developed record addressing the cited art.

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

Performance Statistics

71.2%
Allow Rate
+19.2% vs TC avg
1,188
Total Applications
+16.8%
Interview Lift
833
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1151 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
22.4%
§102 Novelty
40.3%
§103 Obviousness
29.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19174601 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Non-Final OA Wonderland Switzerland AG
19170315 CHILD SAFETY SEAT Non-Final OA Wonderland Switzerland AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner James M Ference's allowance rate?

71.2% of resolved applications examined by James M Ference were allowed (1,151 resolved cases), compared with 60.7% across Art Unit 3632 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner James M Ference?

This examiner's interview lift is +16.8 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner James M Ference take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by James M Ference took 833 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner James M Ference work in?

James M Ference examines applications in Art Unit 3632 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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