Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: JONES, JAMES WILLIAM

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3615 3617 3666

This examiner grants 73% of resolved cases

Analysis

James William Jones is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3615. The profile shows 137 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 73.0 percent. The total number of resolved cases establishes the reliability of the prosecution data. This specific percentage of 73.0 helps practitioners estimate the likelihood of an application reaching an allowance.

The interview lift is 20.8 percent. This figure shows the difference in allowance probability when an interview is conducted. Practitioners can use the 20.8 percent lift to evaluate the utility of direct communication with the examiner during prosecution. This metric serves as a guide for deciding whether to request a formal discussion.

The median days to allowance is 1203. This period represents the middle value of the time taken to reach an allowance. With 137 resolved cases, the 1203-day duration characterizes the experience for applications assigned to this examiner. Practitioners should plan for this timeline when seeking a grant in Art Unit 3615.

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

Performance Statistics

73.0%
Allow Rate
+21.0% vs TC avg
149
Total Applications
+20.8%
Interview Lift
1201
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 137 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.9%
§101 Eligibility
18.4%
§102 Novelty
53.1%
§103 Obviousness
23.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18677109 Rail Vehicle and Manufacturing Method for Rail Vehicle Non-Final OA Hitachi, Ltd.
18960749 METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR LIFTING RAILROAD STRUCTURES Non-Final OA ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
18977601 GAP BLOCKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AMUSEMENT PARK ATTRACTIONS Non-Final OA Universal City Studios LLC
18327949 COMPRESSIVE TERMINAL PAD MOUNTING FACE Non-Final OA Hubbell Incorporated
18342703 LINE BYPASS SYSTEM Non-Final OA PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.

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