Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Victoria Hicks Fisher, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FISHER, VICTORIA HICKS

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3772 3786

This examiner grants 41% of resolved cases

Analysis

FISHER, VICTORIA HICKS works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3772. She has 698 resolved cases, a 40.7% allowance rate, and a median of 1521 days to allowance. The profile reflects selective allowance outcomes and a prosecution period that commonly exceeds four years.

The interview lift is 38.3%, showing a strong association between interviews and allowance outcomes. Practitioners may therefore prioritize a well-supported interview strategy when the application presents an opportunity to resolve substantive issues. The listed companies are Zerene, Djo, and RESMED. The listed firms include Vista IP Law Group, BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, and Cherson Feldenkrais.

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

Performance Statistics

40.7%
Allow Rate
-29.3% vs TC avg
759
Total Applications
+38.3%
Interview Lift
1521
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 698 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.2%
§101 Eligibility
18.3%
§102 Novelty
37.4%
§103 Obviousness
34.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
17499635 Procedural Barriers with Integrated Medical Device-Connecting Features and Methods Thereof Non-Final OA Bard Access Systems, Inc.
18099836 SOUND ATTENUATING MASK Final Rejection RESMED PTY LTD
19398455 ANATOMICAL CLOSING SYSTEM FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS Non-Final OA Intake Breathing Technology, LLC
17774792 WOUND SEALING FILM Final Rejection KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Victoria Hicks Fisher's allowance rate?

40.7% of resolved applications examined by Victoria Hicks Fisher were allowed (698 resolved cases), compared with 39.7% across Art Unit 3772 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Victoria Hicks Fisher?

This examiner's interview lift is +38.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Victoria Hicks Fisher take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Victoria Hicks Fisher took 1,521 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Victoria Hicks Fisher work in?

Victoria Hicks Fisher examines applications in Art Unit 3772 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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