Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 10, 2026

Anita M King, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KING, ANITA M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3632 3635 3752

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Anita M. King is a prolific examiner in Tech Center 3700, specifically Art Unit 3632, with 1207 resolved cases. She maintains an allowance rate of 79.7%, which serves as a primary metric for applicants evaluating their prospects. The median_days_to_allowance of 791 suggests the typical timeframe for applications to reach a grant. This 791-day period is a key consideration for applicants planning their intellectual property timelines.

The data shows an interview lift pct of 14.7%, highlighting the impact of direct communication on the 79.7% allowance rate. This 14.7% lift suggests that interviews are an effective tool for advancing prosecution. Top companies such as Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc., Kohler Co., and Polaris Industries Inc. are active in her art unit. These applicants often utilize firms like Ascent Intellectual Property Law, BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH, LLP, and Brooks Kushman P.C. to navigate the 1207 resolved cases and secure patent protection.

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

Performance Statistics

79.7%
Allow Rate
+9.7% vs TC avg
1,215
Total Applications
+14.7%
Interview Lift
791
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 1207 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
36.6%
§102 Novelty
37.6%
§103 Obviousness
23.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19086808 MODULAR CLAMPS FOR MOUNTING SURGICAL MANIPULATORS Non-Final OA INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
19060302 GRAB BAR ASSEMBLY Non-Final OA Kohler Co.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Anita M King's allowance rate?

79.7% of resolved applications examined by Anita M King were allowed (1,207 resolved cases), compared with 60.7% across Art Unit 3632 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Anita M King?

This examiner's interview lift is +14.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Anita M King take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Anita M King took 791 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Anita M King work in?

Anita M King examines applications in Art Unit 3632 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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