Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HUTCHINSON, ALAN D

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3665 3667 3669

This examiner grants 79% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alan D Hutchinson is an examiner in Tech Center 3600, working within Art Unit 3665. The examiner has a record of 519 resolved cases, which provides a robust dataset for analyzing prosecution trends. This volume of 519 cases suggests that the examiner's metrics are well-established and reliable for practitioners developing their legal strategies.

The data shows an allowance rate of 78.8 percent. This 78.8 percent rate is achieved over a median of 926 days to allowance. These figures indicate a high likelihood of success and a relatively efficient timeline for applicants in Art Unit 3665. Practitioners should factor the 926-day median into their planning, noting that nearly four out of five cases reach an allowance.

The interview lift for this examiner is 16.8 percent. This 16.8 percent lift demonstrates that conducting an interview is a beneficial tactic, providing a meaningful increase in the probability of success. While the base allowance rate of 78.8 percent is already strong, the 16.8 percent lift suggests that direct engagement can help resolve outstanding issues. Practitioners in Tech Center 3600 should consider interviews as a key component of their strategy to navigate the 926-day prosecution cycle.

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

Performance Statistics

78.8%
Allow Rate
+26.8% vs TC avg
535
Total Applications
+16.9%
Interview Lift
925
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 520 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

10.0%
§101 Eligibility
19.7%
§102 Novelty
48.3%
§103 Obviousness
16.2%
§112 Clarity

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