Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Kurt Fernstrom, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FERNSTROM, KURT

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3678 3711 3715

This examiner grants 66% of resolved cases

Analysis

FERNSTROM, KURT has 1625 resolved cases in Tech Center 3700 and art unit 3678. The allowance rate is 65.8%, the interview lift is 14.2%, and the median time to allowance is 966 days. The substantial resolved-case volume provides a broad historical base for examiner-specific planning, with interviews showing a supporting effect relative to the allowance outcome.

The listed companies are Mattel Inc., Sony Group Corporation, and Koninklijke Philips N.V. The listed firms are Edell, Shapiro & Finnan LLC, FISH & RICHARDSON P.C. (TC), and FISH IP LAW, LLP. Practitioners may prioritize clear written claim positions and focused responses, while using interviews to resolve discrete issues and keep cases moving within the stated median timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

65.8%
Allow Rate
-4.2% vs TC avg
1,657
Total Applications
+14.2%
Interview Lift
966
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1625 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.9%
§101 Eligibility
15.5%
§102 Novelty
40.3%
§103 Obviousness
22.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18864500 INTERACTION APPARATUS Non-Final OA Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
18700361 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CLEANING GUIDANCE Final Rejection KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Kurt Fernstrom's allowance rate?

65.8% of resolved applications examined by Kurt Fernstrom were allowed (1,625 resolved cases), compared with 61.4% across Art Unit 3678 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Kurt Fernstrom?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Kurt Fernstrom take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Kurt Fernstrom took 966 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Kurt Fernstrom work in?

Kurt Fernstrom examines applications in Art Unit 3678 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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