Prosecution Insights
Prosecution Insights
Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3728 3733 3736 3781
This examiner grants 72% of resolved cases
Robert J. Hicks is an examiner in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3728, with 1484 resolved cases. The examiner maintains an allowance rate of 72.2%, which suggests a favorable environment for applicants. This 72.2% rate, combined with a high volume of cases, indicates a consistent and predictable examination style. The median days to allowance is 824, showing a relatively efficient path to grant.
The data also shows an interview lift of 3.7%. While this 3.7% lift is positive, it is very modest, suggesting that the examiner is already highly inclined toward allowance in 72.2% of cases without the need for verbal discussion. The 824-day median pendency is a key advantage for practitioners seeking a faster resolution in Art Unit 3728.
With 1484 resolved cases, the statistics for this examiner are highly reliable. The 72.2% allowance rate and 824-day timeline provide a strong baseline for planning. Practitioners should still consider interviews if necessary, but they can also rely on the examiner's generally efficient and favorable disposition toward issuance as shown in the 1484 cases resolved.
| App # | Title | Status | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18611558 | CROWN CAP FOR ATTACHMENT TO A MOUTH OPENING OF A CONTAINER COMPRISING FIBERS AND FOR CLOSING THE MOUTH OPENING BY MEANS OF THE CROWN CAP, CONTAINER WITH A CONTAINER BODY COMPRISING FIBERS AND WITH A CROWN CAP, CONTAINER BODY COMPRISING FIBERS, METHOD FOR ARRANGING THE CROWN CAP ON THE CONTAINER BODY COMPRISING FIBERS, AND DEVICE FOR ARRANGING THE CROWN CAP ON THE CONTAINER BODY COMPRISING FIBERS | Final Rejection | Krones AG |
| 19050379 | CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE | Final Rejection | RING CONTAINER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC |
| 19231294 | AERODYNAMIC BLAST FREEZE CONTAINERS | Non-Final OA | ENTEGRIS, INC. |
| 19082385 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR RELEASABLY-LOCKING A LID TO A CONTAINER | Non-Final OA | Cross The Pacific Limited |
| 19107391 | PUNNET | Non-Final OA | Par-Pak Europe Limited |
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