Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: GORMAN, DARREN W

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3752

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Darren W Gorman is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3752. He has managed 1240 resolved cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 79.1 percent. The data includes an interview lift of 24.9 percent, representing the increase in allowance probability associated with examiner interviews. This 24.9 percent lift is a notable gain when compared to the 79.1 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 1240 resolved cases is 895. This figure establishes the expected timeframe for reaching a successful conclusion in Art Unit 3752. The 79.1 percent allowance rate suggests a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection. Practitioners can use the 895 days to allowance to plan their prosecution budgets and manage client expectations. The 24.9 percent interview lift indicates that direct engagement remains a productive tactic in Tech Center 3700.

In Art Unit 3752, the resolved cases provide a stable statistical foundation for these observations. The 895 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

79.1%
Allow Rate
+9.1% vs TC avg
1,264
Total Applications
+24.9%
Interview Lift
895
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
25.4%
§102 Novelty
30.1%
§103 Obviousness
33.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18759041 FLEXIBLE DRY SPRINKLER Non-Final OA VICTAULIC COMPANY
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18042368 SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF THERMALLY ACTIVATED CONCEALED SPRINKLERS WITHIN CLOSED CAVITIES Non-Final OA Tyco Fire Products LP
17917389 SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SPRINKLER BULBS WITH RESISTIVE TRACE Non-Final OA Tyco Fire Products LP
18920727 SPRAY GUN AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT Final Rejection 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
18623001 STRAW EXTENSION FOR CAPPED CONTAINERS Non-Final OA Party IP Holdings LLC

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