Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Robert J Grant, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as GRANT, ROBERT J

Tech Center 2800 • Art Units: 1785 2858 2859

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

GRANT, ROBERT J is a USPTO patent examiner in Tech Center 2800 and art unit 1785. The record includes 807 resolved cases, an allowance rate of 76.3%, and a median of 1077 days to allowance. Interview participation shows a lift of 17.5%, associating interviews with a higher allowance outcome in the available record.

The leading companies are Toyota Motor Corporation, ABB E-Mobility B V, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The listed firms are MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP BOSTON, BAUMGARTNER PATENT LAW, and Bayramoglu Law Offices LLC. The substantial case history supports examining successful claim presentations and interview timing, while the allowance rate provides a favorable historical context for prosecution planning.

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

Performance Statistics

76.3%
Allow Rate
+8.3% vs TC avg
836
Total Applications
+17.5%
Interview Lift
1077
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 807 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.3%
§101 Eligibility
27.5%
§102 Novelty
64.9%
§103 Obviousness
5.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18634546 CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
18585448 POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD Non-Final OA HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
18215734 Adaptive Battery Usage Window to Extend Battery Longevity Non-Final OA Intel Corporation
18521730 POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME AND AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING SAME Non-Final OA Kia Corporation
18156713 CHARGE PORT PILOT COMMUNICATION LINES WITH SWITCHES AND CONTROL OF SAME Final Rejection FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
18529925 BATTERY PACK CHARGING SYSTEM AND CHARGING APPARATUS Non-Final OA BYD COMPANY LIMITED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Robert J Grant's allowance rate?

76.3% of resolved applications examined by Robert J Grant were allowed (807 resolved cases), compared with 53.5% across Art Unit 1785 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Robert J Grant?

This examiner's interview lift is +17.5 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Robert J Grant take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Robert J Grant took 1,077 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Robert J Grant work in?

Robert J Grant examines applications in Art Unit 1785 in Tech Center 2800 (Semiconductors, Circuits & Optics).

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