Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Basil T Jos, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as JOS, BASIL T

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3656 3658 3662 3664 3666 3668

This examiner grants 78% of resolved cases

Analysis

Basil T. Jos has resolved 364 cases in Tech Center 3600, maintaining a high allowance rate of 78.0 percent. The median days to allowance is 985, providing a clear benchmark for applicants in Art Unit 3656. Companies like Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc. and Sarcos Corp. frequently interact with this examiner, as does I Peace Inc. The 985-day median timeline suggests a predictable path for these entities.

The interview lift is 6.3 percent, which is a modest increase compared to the 78.0 percent baseline allowance rate. While interviews are generally beneficial, the high success rate without them suggests that written advocacy is often effective on its own for firms like HAUPTMAN HAM, LLP and ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP. COLLARD & ROE, P.C. can expect a consistent prosecution experience given the 78.0 percent allowance rate. The 6.3 percent lift remains a useful tool for resolving specific claim rejections, even if the base probability of success is already high.

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

Performance Statistics

78.0%
Allow Rate
+26.0% vs TC avg
386
Total Applications
+6.3%
Interview Lift
985
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 364 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

12.2%
§101 Eligibility
29.6%
§102 Novelty
45.4%
§103 Obviousness
11.3%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19473542 ACTION CONTROL SYSTEM Non-Final OA SOFTBANK GROUP CORP.
18294116 TECHNIQUES FOR ADJUSTING A FIELD OF VIEW OF AN IMAGING DEVICE BASED ON HEAD MOTION OF AN OPERATOR Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
19439185 Support Clamp Installation Vehicles as Part of a Solar Panel Installation System for A Solar Tracking System Non-Final OA Sarcos Corp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Basil T Jos's allowance rate?

78.0% of resolved applications examined by Basil T Jos were allowed (364 resolved cases), compared with 66.7% across Art Unit 3656 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Basil T Jos?

This examiner's interview lift is +6.3 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Basil T Jos take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Basil T Jos took 985 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Basil T Jos work in?

Basil T Jos examines applications in Art Unit 3656 in Tech Center 3600 (Transportation, E-Commerce & Mechanical Systems).

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