Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HALL, FORREST G

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2853 3677 3732 3765 3786

This examiner grants 60% of resolved cases

Analysis

Forrest G. Hall has a portfolio of 583 resolved cases in Art Unit 2853. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 60.0%. This indicates a balanced prosecution environment within Tech Center 3700. With 583 resolved cases, the 60.0% allowance rate is a reliable indicator of the examiner's general disposition.

The interview lift of 31.9% shows that direct communication with the examiner significantly improves the chances of allowance. Applicants can expect a median of 967 days to reach an allowance. This combination of metrics suggests that proactive advocacy is beneficial. Practitioners should consider the 31.9% interview lift as a primary strategy for overcoming rejections. The 967 median days to allowance is a key figure for managing the prosecution timeline.

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

Performance Statistics

60.1%
Allow Rate
-9.9% vs TC avg
627
Total Applications
+31.7%
Interview Lift
967
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 584 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

3.0%
§101 Eligibility
22.4%
§102 Novelty
42.1%
§103 Obviousness
27.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18731729 MOTORIZED TENSIONING SYSTEM WITH SENSORS Final Rejection NIKE, Inc.
19030304 Shoe Final Rejection adidas AG
19378073 MALE GARMENT WITH SUPPORT ELEMENT Non-Final OA Nut Huggers Apparel Inc.
19477303 MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING VIBRATIONS Non-Final OA MS2PROTECT AB
19311021 AUTONOMOUS TIERED LAUNDRY FOLDING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE Non-Final OA Monotony.ai, Inc.

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