Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Brian J Gangle, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GANGLE, BRIAN J

Tech Center 1600 • Art Units: 1636 1645 1647

This examiner grants 77% of resolved cases

Analysis

GANGLE, BRIAN J is assigned to tech center 1600 and art unit 1636. The dataset includes 961 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 76.8%, and a median of 951 days to allowance. The extensive record indicates that allowance is the predominant recorded outcome, while the timing figure provides a practical expectation for successful prosecution. Interviews are associated with a 14.6% lift, making them useful when direct clarification can supplement a written response.

The principal companies are Pfizer Inc., Amazentis SA, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc. The leading firms are BAKER BOTTS L.L.P., BakerHostetler, and Brooks Kushman P.C. The company mix reflects pharmaceutical and biomedical portfolios. Counsel can draw on the listed organizations for relevant prosecution context, while using claim-focused amendments and evidence to address the examiner’s technical concerns.

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

Performance Statistics

76.8%
Allow Rate
+16.8% vs TC avg
1,018
Total Applications
+14.6%
Interview Lift
951
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 961 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

6.5%
§101 Eligibility
21.7%
§102 Novelty
16.3%
§103 Obviousness
38.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18114092 USES OF UROLITHINS Final Rejection Amazentis SA
18264136 PROTEIN M ANALOGS AND FUSION PROTEINS AND THEIR USE FOR INHIBITING ANTIBODY FUNCTION Non-Final OA The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
18682052 EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE PRODUCTION MICROORGANISMS AND USES THEREOF Non-Final OA BASF SE
18566497 MINICELLS FROM HIGHLY GENOME REDUCED ESCHERICHIA COLI: CYTOPLASMIC AND SURFACE EXPRESSION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS AND INCORPORATION IN THE MINICELLS Final Rejection University of Virginia Patent Foundation
19111208 MICROORGANISM SIMULTANEOUSLY PRODUCING 1,3-PROPANEDIOL AND 3-HYDROXYPROPIONIC ACID, AND USE THEREOF Non-Final OA LG CHEM, LTD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Brian J Gangle's allowance rate?

76.8% of resolved applications examined by Brian J Gangle were allowed (961 resolved cases), compared with 37.1% across Art Unit 1636 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Brian J Gangle?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.6 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Brian J Gangle take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Brian J Gangle took 951 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Brian J Gangle work in?

Brian J Gangle examines applications in Art Unit 1636 in Tech Center 1600 (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals).

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