Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: KANAAN, TONY P

Tech Center 3600 • Art Units: 3600 3695 3696

This examiner grants 29% of resolved cases

Analysis

Tony P Kanaan is an examiner in Tech Center 3600 and Art Unit 3600, with 188 resolved cases. The data shows an allowance rate pct of 28.7 and a median days to allowance of 1274. These 188 resolved cases provide a statistical basis for understanding the examiner's approach. The 28.7 percent allowance rate indicates the frequency of granted patents for applications assigned to this examiner.

The interview lift pct of 27.9 is a significant figure, indicating that interviews are an effective tool for increasing the probability of allowance. This 27.9 percent lift suggests that direct communication is a key strategy for practitioners. The 1274 days to allowance establishes the expected timeline for reaching an outcome. With 188 resolved cases, the examiner's metrics are well-documented. The 28.7 percent allowance rate and the 27.9 percent interview lift are the primary metrics for strategic planning. The 1274 days to allowance serves as the benchmark for pendency in Art Unit 3600.

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

Performance Statistics

28.7%
Allow Rate
-23.3% vs TC avg
222
Total Applications
+27.9%
Interview Lift
1274
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 188 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

48.6%
§101 Eligibility
12.3%
§102 Novelty
33.3%
§103 Obviousness
4.8%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
16762490 DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEM AND METHOD Final Rejection nChain Licensing AG
19279965 AUTHORIZATION FLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Final Rejection Citibank, N.A.
18382154 METHOD, APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM Non-Final OA Panasonic Intellectual Property Corporation of America
18376957 METHOD AND SYSTEM OF STORING DYNAMIC CREDIT CARD NUMBERS ON E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY Final Rejection Mastercard International Incorporated
17635493 IOT Devices Non-Final OA Mastercard International Incorporated
18130468 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING IMAGE DATA TO TRIGGER CONTACTLESS CARD TRANSACTIONS Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
17980918 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CURRENCY TRANSFER USING VIRTUAL OR AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS Final Rejection Capital One Services, LLC
17461454 Systems for Providing Access To and Utilization of Transaction Card Information Via System-Level Settings Tiles and Methods of Use Thereof Non-Final OA Capital One Services, LLC
18499098 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SECURE TOKENIZATION PLATFORM Non-Final OA Fidelity Information Services, LLC
18752390 VALIDATING DATA STRUCTURES FOR TRANSMISSION ACROSS NETWORKED ENVIRONMENTS Final Rejection State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
17972903 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DATA LOOKUPS WITHIN A SET OF QUEUES Final Rejection Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.
17152159 System and Method for Providing Vehicle Services Based on Driving Behaviors Final Rejection Allstate Insurance Company
18819888 SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR ELECTRONIC CALENDAR PAYMENTS Final Rejection Bank of Montreal
17363743 RISK QUANTIFICATION FOR INSURANCE PROCESS MANAGEMENT EMPLOYING AN ADVANCED DECISION PLATFORM Final Rejection QOMPLX LLC

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