Andrew G Kerr, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KERR, ANDREW G

Tech Center 2900 • Art Units: 2913 2917 2938

This examiner grants 97% of resolved cases

Performance Statistics

96.8%

Allow Rate

+36.8% vs TC avg

599

Total Applications

-3.4%

Interview Lift

682

Avg Prosecution Days

Based on 597 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

§101 Eligibility

5.0%

§102 Novelty

2.0%

§103 Obviousness

89.1%

§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #	Title	Status	Assignee
35526539	Turkish coffee maker	Non-Final OA	ARZUM ELEKTRIKLI EV ALETLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
35524970	Gas lighter	Non-Final OA	FLAMAGAS, S.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Andrew G Kerr's allowance rate?

96.8% of resolved applications examined by Andrew G Kerr were allowed (597 resolved cases), compared with 94.5% across Art Unit 2913 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Andrew G Kerr?

This examiner's interview lift is -3.4 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Andrew G Kerr take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Andrew G Kerr took 682 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Andrew G Kerr work in?

Andrew G Kerr examines applications in Art Unit 2913 in Tech Center 2900.