Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GORDON, MATHEW FRANKLIN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3662 3665

This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases

Analysis

Mathew Franklin Gordon is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3662. He has managed 295 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 72.9 percent. The data includes an interview lift of 11.5 percent, representing the increase in allowance probability associated with examiner interviews. This 11.5 percent lift is a factor for practitioners to consider when compared to the 72.9 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 295 resolved cases is 978. This figure establishes the expected timeframe for reaching a successful conclusion in Art Unit 3662. The 72.9 percent allowance rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection. Practitioners can use the 978 days to allowance to plan their prosecution budgets and manage client expectations. The 11.5 percent interview lift indicates that direct engagement remains a productive tactic in Tech Center 3600.

In Art Unit 3662, the resolved cases provide a stable statistical foundation for these observations. The 978 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

72.5%
Allow Rate
+20.5% vs TC avg
302
Total Applications
+12.1%
Interview Lift
978
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 295 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.1%
§101 Eligibility
25.4%
§102 Novelty
57.1%
§103 Obviousness
14.0%
§112 Clarity

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