Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: LABARGE, ALISON N

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 3673 3679 3786

This examiner grants 63% of resolved cases

Analysis

Alison N. Labarge works in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 3673. The examiner has resolved 328 cases. The data shows an allowance rate of 62.8 percent, which is relatively high. An interview lift of 34.5 percent indicates that interviews are a very effective strategy for increasing the chances of allowance. This 34.5 percent lift is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests that more than one-third of cases benefit directly from examiner interaction.

The median days to allowance is 912, which is an efficient duration for this field. With 328 resolved cases, the examiner's data provides a useful guide for practitioners. The 62.8 percent allowance rate and 912 median days to allowance offer a clear picture of the prosecution landscape. Utilizing the 34.5 percent interview lift can help applicants navigate the 328 cases handled by this examiner.

In Art Unit 3673, the 62.8 percent allowance rate suggests a receptive environment for patent grants. The 912 median days to allowance is a helpful benchmark for timing. The 34.5 percent interview lift provides a clear path to overcoming potential rejections. These metrics collectively support a proactive and efficient prosecution strategy with this examiner.

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

Performance Statistics

62.8%
Allow Rate
-7.2% vs TC avg
357
Total Applications
+34.5%
Interview Lift
912
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 328 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

0.2%
§101 Eligibility
18.3%
§102 Novelty
51.5%
§103 Obviousness
26.1%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19241756 FOLDING BED WITH STRETCHABLE SUPPORTING LEGS Non-Final OA CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
19231635 APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT DURING SURGERY TO MAXIMIZE ACCESS TO A SURGICAL SITE OF INTEREST Non-Final OA GLOBUS MEDICAL. INC.
19127822 INFLATABLE BODY STRUCTURE Non-Final OA Intex Marketing Ltd.
18820573 COMPRESSION ARRAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS Non-Final OA LEAR CORPORATION

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