Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Scott D Gartland, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GARTLAND, SCOTT D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3622 3626 3683 3685

This examiner grants 11% of resolved cases

Analysis

GARTLAND, SCOTT D is assigned to USPTO tech center 3600 and art unit 3622. The record shows 603 resolved cases, a 10.9% allowance rate, and a median of 1557 days to allowance. Interviews correspond to a 12.2% lift, offering a measurable but limited basis for incorporating interviews into a broader response strategy.

The listed companies are Canon Inc., Stryker Corporation, and Hill-Rom Services Inc. The listed firms are Antonio Ha & U.S. Patent, LLC, Artegis Law Group, LLP, and Barnes & Thornburg LLP (IN). The 1557-day median calls for early docket planning, while the allowance rate supports close attention to claim construction and amendment sequencing.

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

Performance Statistics

10.9%
Allow Rate
-41.1% vs TC avg
644
Total Applications
+12.2%
Interview Lift
1557
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 603 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

29.8%
§101 Eligibility
14.7%
§102 Novelty
29.4%
§103 Obviousness
22.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19213282 IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Final Rejection CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18624209 MEDICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM, AND MEDICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19245212 UNIFIED COMMUNICATION AND EQUIPMENT TRACKING MOBILE APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTS Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
19103741 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING WORKFLOW AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL PROCEDURE Non-Final OA KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
18977420 HARDWARE IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION METHOD FOR MEDICAL DEVICE AND MEDICAL DEVICE Final Rejection GE Precision Healthcare LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Scott D Gartland's allowance rate?

10.9% of resolved applications examined by Scott D Gartland were allowed (603 resolved cases), compared with 24.1% across Art Unit 3622 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Scott D Gartland?

This examiner's interview lift is +12.2 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Scott D Gartland take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Scott D Gartland took 1,557 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Scott D Gartland work in?

Scott D Gartland examines applications in Art Unit 3622 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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