Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 25, 2026

Eric B Kiss, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KISS, ERIC B

Tech Center 3900 • Art Units: 2192 3992

This examiner grants 46% of resolved cases

Analysis

Eric B. Kiss operates in Art Unit 2192 of Tech Center 3900. He has resolved 84 cases with an allowance rate of 46.4%. The median_days_to_allowance is 1452, which is a key metric for applicants in his docket. This 1452-day period provides a baseline for the expected duration from filing to patent issuance.

Interviews are an effective tool, providing an interview lift pct of 28.9%. This 28.9% lift can significantly improve the 46.4% baseline allowance rate by resolving examiner concerns through verbal advocacy. Companies like Malvern Panalytical Limited and Mayht Holding B V are top applicants. These entities frequently work with firms such as MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP to navigate the 84 resolved cases and secure their intellectual property rights.

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

Performance Statistics

46.4%
Allow Rate
-13.6% vs TC avg
88
Total Applications
+28.9%
Interview Lift
1452
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 84 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.7%
§101 Eligibility
13.9%
§102 Novelty
16.6%
§103 Obviousness
26.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18218708 APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR USE IN CHARACTERIZING PARTICLES Non-Final OA Malvern Panalytical Limited
18095917 LOUDSPEAKER UNIT WITH MULTIPLE DRIVE UNITS Non-Final OA Mayht Holding B.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Eric B Kiss's allowance rate?

46.4% of resolved applications examined by Eric B Kiss were allowed (84 resolved cases), compared with 75.3% across Art Unit 2192 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Eric B Kiss?

This examiner's interview lift is +28.9 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Eric B Kiss take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Eric B Kiss took 1,452 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Eric B Kiss work in?

Eric B Kiss examines applications in Art Unit 2192 in Tech Center 3900.

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