Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: GORDON, ANNA L

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3642 3753

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

Anna L Gordon is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3642. She has managed 114 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 72.8 percent. The data includes an interview lift of 29.8 percent, representing the increase in allowance probability associated with examiner interviews. This 29.8 percent lift is a notable gain when compared to the 72.8 percent baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should consider scheduling interviews to clarify technical points and potentially improve the likelihood of a grant.

The median days to allowance for the 114 resolved cases is 842. This figure establishes the expected timeframe for reaching a successful conclusion in Art Unit 3642. The 72.8 percent allowance rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection. Practitioners can use the 842 days to allowance to plan their prosecution budgets and manage client expectations. The 29.8 percent interview lift indicates that direct engagement remains a productive tactic in Tech Center 3700.

In Art Unit 3642, the resolved cases provide a stable statistical foundation for these observations. The 842 days to allowance is the median duration for successful outcomes. Understanding the relationship between the allowance rate and the interview lift helps in developing a realistic strategy. These figures offer a data-grounded view of the examination process. Practitioners can rely on these numbers to guide their interactions with the examiner and optimize their prosecution approach.

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

Performance Statistics

72.8%
Allow Rate
+2.8% vs TC avg
142
Total Applications
+29.8%
Interview Lift
842
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 114 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0%
§101 Eligibility
18.5%
§102 Novelty
48.0%
§103 Obviousness
32.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19442235 AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Airbus Operations Limited
19394401 A HARD STOP ARRANGEMENT FOR A FOLDING WING TIP Non-Final OA Airbus Operations Limited
18425910 SYSTEMS FOR REFUELING CRYO-COMPRESSED HYDROGEN TANKS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME Final Rejection General Electric Company
18729431 AIRCRAFT WING COMPRISING A STORAGE TANK FOR GASEOUS HYDROGEN Non-Final OA ROLLS-ROYCE plc

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