Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HARE, DAVID R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 1784 3673

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

David R. Hare has resolved 621 cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 1784. The allowance rate is 67.6%. The interview lift is 32.5%, and the median days to allowance is 976. The 32.5% lift is a strong indicator that interviews are highly effective with this examiner. Practitioners should prioritize direct communication to improve the 67.6% allowance rate. The 976-day median pendency is a standard timeline for prosecution.

With 621 resolved cases, the examiner has a substantial and reliable data set. The 32.5% interview lift should be used to overcome rejections and boost the 67.6% odds. The 976-day duration is a helpful benchmark for client expectations in Art Unit 1784. Strategy should leverage the 32.5% lift to navigate the 67.6% allowance environment. These 621 cases demonstrate a clear receptiveness to verbal advocacy. Applicants should consider the 976-day duration as a reliable planning figure. The 67.6% rate provides a solid baseline for success.

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

Performance Statistics

67.6%
Allow Rate
+15.6% vs TC avg
645
Total Applications
+32.5%
Interview Lift
976
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 621 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.8%
§101 Eligibility
22.0%
§102 Novelty
54.6%
§103 Obviousness
17.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19263949 Patient Support Apparatus Control Systems Non-Final OA Stryker Corporation
19272242 Distribution Pad for a Temperature Control System Non-Final OA SNBR INC.
19198337 PREVIEW FUNCTION FOR CONTINUOUS LATERAL ROTATION THERAPY Non-Final OA Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
19080222 ACTIVE MATTRESS ENCASEMENT Non-Final OA Levitation Sciences LLC

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