Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: JOHNSON, PHILLIP A

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3615 3617 3656 3682

This examiner grants 82% of resolved cases

Analysis

Phillip A Johnson has overseen 1355 resolved cases in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3615. His allowance rate of 81.5% indicates a favorable environment for applicants seeking patent protection. The interview lift of 12.9% provides a notable boost to the already high allowance rate. This suggests that while many cases reach allowance through standard prosecution, an interview can further clarify issues and expedite the process.

Efficiency is a hallmark of his docket, with a median of 757 days to allowance. Practitioners can expect a streamlined experience, as this timeframe is a key metric for the 1355 resolved cases. The 12.9% interview lift offers a strategic advantage for applications that encounter initial hurdles. Overall, the high volume of data supports the reliability of the performance metrics, including the 81.5% success rate.

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

Performance Statistics

81.5%
Allow Rate
+29.5% vs TC avg
1,364
Total Applications
+12.9%
Interview Lift
757
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1355 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.6%
§101 Eligibility
22.4%
§102 Novelty
35.3%
§103 Obviousness
33.5%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19097514 AIR FOIL BEARING MICRO LATTICE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS Non-Final OA General Electric Company
19138561 ROLLING BEARING ARRANGEMENT Non-Final OA Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
19081388 BEARING COMPONENT MADE OF CAST IRON AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF Non-Final OA AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
18975530 BEARING Non-Final OA AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

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