Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 01, 2026

Examiner: KING, ANITA M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3632 3635 3752

This examiner grants 80% of resolved cases

Analysis

Anita M King is a patent examiner in Tech Center 3700, specifically working within Art Unit 3632. This examiner has overseen 1206 resolved cases, which provides a substantial statistical foundation for analyzing their historical prosecution patterns. These 1206 resolved cases encompass all applications that have reached a final decision under their review in Art Unit 3632 and Tech Center 3700.

The data reveals an allowance rate of 79.7 percent, which reflects the proportion of applications that are successfully granted. The median days to allowance for these cases is 791. This duration of 791 days represents the typical timeline for reaching a favorable outcome. The 79.7 percent allowance rate serves as a primary benchmark for applicants when planning their prosecution strategy.

The interview lift for this examiner is 14.7 percent. This 14.7 percent lift indicates that conducting an interview is associated with an increase in the probability of allowance compared to the baseline rate of 79.7 percent. Given the median days to allowance of 791, the 14.7 percent interview lift suggests that direct communication with the examiner is a valuable tool for improving the likelihood of a successful grant.

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 1206 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.6%
§101 Eligibility
36.7%
§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.
18938984 ARTICLE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE Non-Final OA Polaris Industries Inc.

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