Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HURLEY, KEVIN

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3611 3615

This examiner grants 86% of resolved cases

Analysis

Kevin Hurley is a prolific examiner in Art Unit 3611 with 1144 resolved cases. He maintains a high allowance rate of 86.1 percent in Tech Center 3600. This 86.1 percent rate suggests a very favorable environment where most applications reach issuance. The 1144 resolved cases provide a robust foundation for this assessment.

Interviews are beneficial, providing an interview lift of 11.2 percent. This 11.2 percent lift indicates that direct engagement can further improve the high probability of success. The median days to allowance is 785. This 785-day timeline indicates a fast and efficient prosecution cycle from filing to grant. With an 86.1 percent allowance rate and a 785-day median, practitioners can expect a quick path to issuance. The 11.2 percent lift from interviews is a useful tactical option for resolving any outstanding issues in Art Unit 3611.

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

Performance Statistics

86.1%
Allow Rate
+34.1% vs TC avg
1,152
Total Applications
+11.2%
Interview Lift
785
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1144 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.0%
§101 Eligibility
47.8%
§102 Novelty
17.7%
§103 Obviousness
31.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18762489 ROBOT Non-Final OA LG ELECTRONICS INC.
18560155 Drive Assembly Non-Final OA Robert Bosch GmbH
18978139 WORK VEHICLE Non-Final OA Kubota Corporation

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