Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 26, 2026

Gary Chapman Hoge, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as HOGE, GARY CHAPMAN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 2855 3611 3631 3638

This examiner grants 64% of resolved cases

Analysis

HOGE, GARY CHAPMAN is a USPTO patent examiner in Tech Center 3600 and art unit 2855. The profile includes 1240 resolved cases, a 63.6% allowance rate, a 22.7% interview lift, and a median of 718 days to allowance. The large resolved-case record gives context to the allowance pattern, while the interview measure indicates that examiner contact may be relevant to prosecution strategy.

The listed companies are Giesecke+devrient Currency Technology GmbH, Dell Products L.P., and Hueck Folien Gesellschaft m.b.H. The associated firms are Workman Nydegger, Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti LLP, and COLLARD & ROE, P.C. The timing figure can assist with client expectations and response planning.

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

Performance Statistics

63.6%
Allow Rate
+11.6% vs TC avg
1,263
Total Applications
+22.7%
Interview Lift
718
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1240 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.0%
§101 Eligibility
27.6%
§102 Novelty
46.4%
§103 Obviousness
22.6%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18335280 SYSTEM AND METHOD TO OBFUSCATE THE PHYSICAL SECURITY ID (PSID) ON A DATA STORAGE DRIVE LABEL Non-Final OA Dell Products, L.P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Gary Chapman Hoge's allowance rate?

63.6% of resolved applications examined by Gary Chapman Hoge were allowed (1,240 resolved cases), compared with 76.8% across Art Unit 2855 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Gary Chapman Hoge?

This examiner's interview lift is +22.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Gary Chapman Hoge take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Gary Chapman Hoge took 718 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Gary Chapman Hoge work in?

Gary Chapman Hoge examines applications in Art Unit 2855 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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