Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Anne M Kozak, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as KOZAK, ANNE M

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3723 3732 3765 3797

This examiner grants 50% of resolved cases

Analysis

Anne M. Kozak works in Art Unit 3723 within Tech Center 3700. She has resolved 267 cases, maintaining an allowance rate of 50.2 percent. The median days to allowance for her docket is 1063. This data is relevant for Valeo S.A., which is listed as her top company. The 1063-day timeline is a standard expectation for reaching a successful resolution in this unit, providing a baseline for prosecution planning.

The interview lift for this examiner is 64.0 percent. This high lift suggests that interviews are a critical component of a successful strategy. By engaging in direct dialogue, applicants can significantly improve their chances of moving from a rejection to an allowance. Given the 50.2 percent baseline allowance rate, the 64.0 percent lift represents a powerful opportunity for practitioners to influence the outcome of their cases through oral advocacy.

With 267 resolved cases, the examiner's profile is well-defined by the provided metrics. Practitioners can use the 50.2 percent allowance rate and the 64.0 percent interview lift to inform their strategy. These data points help manage expectations regarding the likelihood and timing of a patent grant in Art Unit 3723. The 1063-day median timeline is a key factor for long-term planning.

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

Performance Statistics

50.2%
Allow Rate
-19.8% vs TC avg
268
Total Applications
+64.0%
Interview Lift
1063
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 267 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

8.8%
§101 Eligibility
18.5%
§102 Novelty
34.9%
§103 Obviousness
34.9%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18961537 WIPER ARM, WIPER AND VEHICLE Non-Final OA VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Anne M Kozak's allowance rate?

50.2% of resolved applications examined by Anne M Kozak were allowed (267 resolved cases), compared with 56.5% across Art Unit 3723 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Anne M Kozak?

This examiner's interview lift is +64.0 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Anne M Kozak take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Anne M Kozak took 1,063 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Anne M Kozak work in?

Anne M Kozak examines applications in Art Unit 3723 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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