Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Julia Grace Fitzpatrick, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as FITZPATRICK, JULIA GRACE

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2855 2857 3611

This examiner grants 85% of resolved cases

Analysis

FITZPATRICK, JULIA GRACE works in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 2855. The record includes 67 resolved cases, an 85.1% allowance rate, and a median of 1049 days to allowance. The allowance outcome is favorable, but the limited case volume means the profile should be used as a focused reference rather than a broad measure of prosecution behavior.

The interview lift is 1.1%, indicating little positive association with allowance outcomes in the reported record. The listed companies are NEC, Illinois Tool Works, and Amcor. The listed firms are Cozen O'Connor, MCCOY RUSSELL, and THOMPSON HINE.

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

Performance Statistics

85.1%
Allow Rate
+33.1% vs TC avg
74
Total Applications
+1.1%
Interview Lift
1049
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 67 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

4.0%
§101 Eligibility
27.8%
§102 Novelty
53.0%
§103 Obviousness
14.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18791534 BOLOMETER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD Non-Final OA NEC Corporation
18807357 CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BULK PRODUCT WEIGHING SYSTEM Non-Final OA ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
18891718 RESIDUAL PRODUCT WEIGHT TESTING METHOD Non-Final OA AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Julia Grace Fitzpatrick's allowance rate?

85.1% of resolved applications examined by Julia Grace Fitzpatrick were allowed (67 resolved cases), compared with 76.8% across Art Unit 2855 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Julia Grace Fitzpatrick?

This examiner's interview lift is +1.1 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Julia Grace Fitzpatrick take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Julia Grace Fitzpatrick took 1,049 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Julia Grace Fitzpatrick work in?

Julia Grace Fitzpatrick examines applications in Art Unit 2855 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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