Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: HYMEL, ABIGAIL R

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3611 3673

This examiner grants 83% of resolved cases

Analysis

Abigail R. Hymel examines applications in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3611. The examiner has 121 resolved cases, providing a solid statistical foundation for analyzing prosecution trends. The allowance rate is 82.6 percent, which establishes the probability of a grant for applications in this art unit. The median days to allowance is 1053, offering a timeline for practitioners to manage client expectations.

The data shows an interview lift of 19.7 percent. This metric indicates that applications with an interview have an increased likelihood of allowance compared to the 82.6 percent baseline. Given the 1053-day median pendency, the 19.7 percent lift suggests that direct communication is an effective way to advance prosecution. With 121 resolved cases, practitioners can rely on these figures to develop a strategy that leverages the 19.7 percent lift to improve upon the 82.6 percent allowance rate in Tech Center 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

82.8%
Allow Rate
+30.8% vs TC avg
133
Total Applications
+19.8%
Interview Lift
1052
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 122 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.4%
§101 Eligibility
24.6%
§102 Novelty
41.7%
§103 Obviousness
30.0%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18890862 Work Vehicle Non-Final OA Kubota Corporation
18196099 VEHICLE TOW HOOK Final Rejection Kia Corporation

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