Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: FERENCE, JAMES M

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3632 3633 3635 3642

This examiner grants 71% of resolved cases

Analysis

James M Ference is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3632, with a large volume of 1146 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 71.2 percent. This high rate suggests a positive outlook for applicants in this art unit. The 71.2 percent allowance rate indicates that the examiner is open to granting patents when the applications meet the necessary criteria.

The interview lift is 17.2 percent. This lift indicates that interviews are an effective way to advance prosecution and increase the chances of an allowance. With 1146 resolved cases, the data shows that direct communication is a reliable strategy for resolving issues. Practitioners should consider the 17.2 percent lift as a reason to engage the examiner directly during the process.

The median days to allowance is 833. This duration is relatively short, suggesting an efficient path to grant. The combination of a 71.2 percent allowance rate and an 833-day median makes for a predictable and favorable prosecution environment. Leveraging the 17.2 percent interview lift can further enhance the efficiency and success of the application process.

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
1,177
Total Applications
+17.2%
Interview Lift
833
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1146 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.3%
§101 Eligibility
22.2%
§102 Novelty
40.7%
§103 Obviousness
29.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18823394 COMPOSITE CONCRETE STEEL COLUMN HAVING A FULLY- EMBEDDED X-SHAPE STEEL SECTION Non-Final OA The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
18788119 ROOF MOUNT WITH RELEASE MECHANISM Non-Final OA PEGASUS SOLAR INC
18918526 WALL OR FLOOR COVERING ELEMENT Final Rejection LI & CO AG
18658490 SWIVEL ANCHOR Final Rejection Iron Fusion Enterprise, LLC
17913628 POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB WITH FIBRES Final Rejection CCL STRESSING INTERNATIONAL LTD

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