Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 04, 2026

Examiner: HOEL, MATTHEW D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3699 3714 3715

This examiner grants 68% of resolved cases

Analysis

Matthew D. Hoel works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3699. He has 592 resolved cases. His allowance rate is 67.6 percent. This 67.6 percent rate suggests a generally positive environment for applicants seeking patent grants. The 592 resolved cases provide a reliable statistical baseline for his examination performance in this unit.

The interview lift is 32.3 percent. This 32.3 percent increase in the likelihood of allowance indicates that interviews have a significant positive impact on prosecution. Practitioners can use this 32.3 percent lift to resolve technical issues and move toward an allowance. This approach is supported by the 592 cases he has resolved.

The median time to allowance is 1232 days. This 1232 days duration is a key metric for managing the prosecution timeline. The combination of the 67.6 percent allowance rate and the 1232 days pendency indicates a predictable path to issuance. Practitioners can use these figures to plan their strategy in Art Unit 3699.

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

Performance Statistics

67.6%
Allow Rate
-2.4% vs TC avg
619
Total Applications
+32.3%
Interview Lift
1232
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 592 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

16.0%
§101 Eligibility
11.2%
§102 Novelty
62.9%
§103 Obviousness
5.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18416662 GAMING MACHINES IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS GAME MODES Non-Final OA IGT
18419203 OPTICAL JOYSTICK APPARATUS Non-Final OA I- STAR ELECTRONICS CO, LTD.
17787971 Interactive Touch Control for a Pinball Machine Non-Final OA Bankruptcy Estate, deeproot Capital Management LLC

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