Examiner: GLENN III, FRANK T

Analysis

Frank T. Glenn III has managed 164 resolved cases in Art Unit 3661, which is part of Tech Center 3600. The allowance rate stands at 54.9%, showing a nearly even split between granted and abandoned applications. This moderate rate suggests that while success is possible, the examiner maintains a rigorous standard for patentability that requires well-supported arguments. Practitioners should view the 54.9% rate as a sign that applications will face substantive scrutiny before reaching a final resolution.

The median days to allowance is 1136, indicating a prosecution timeline that typically exceeds three years. This duration suggests that applicants should prepare for a longer engagement and budget for multiple rounds of office actions. An interview lift of 3.7% suggests that while interviews provide a slight benefit, they are not a primary driver of success in this office. Given the 1136-day timeline and the 3.7% lift, practitioners may find that written responses are the most critical component of their strategy. The 164 resolved cases provide a solid statistical basis for expecting a deliberate and thorough examination process.