Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tiffany Legette-Thompson, USPTO Patent Examiner

Listed by the USPTO as LEGETTE-THOMPSON, TIFFANY

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 1723 3763 3783

This examiner grants 76% of resolved cases

Analysis

LEGETTE-THOMPSON, TIFFANY is associated with Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 1723. The profile includes 405 resolved cases, a 75.8% allowance rate, and a 27.7% interview lift. The median time to allowance is 1206 days. The reported interview measure indicates a meaningful association between interviews and allowance outcomes, while the case volume supplies a substantive base for reviewing that pattern.

The listed companies are Becton, Dickinson and Company, Osaka University, and NEURAVI Limited. The listed firms are HARNESS DICKEY (DETROIT) and Troutman Pepper Locke LLP. Counsel may consider interviews as an important component of prosecution planning, particularly where an examiner discussion could clarify the path to allowable claim scope. The median duration also supports early scheduling decisions for applicants with time-sensitive portfolio objectives.

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

Performance Statistics

75.8%
Allow Rate
+5.8% vs TC avg
424
Total Applications
+27.7%
Interview Lift
1206
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 405 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

1.8%
§101 Eligibility
16.9%
§102 Novelty
44.9%
§103 Obviousness
30.4%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
18070828 Open Female Luer Disinfecting Cap Non-Final OA Becton, Dickinson and Company
17926348 BRANCHED CONNECTOR AND CATHETER Final Rejection OSAKA UNIVERSITY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is examiner Tiffany Legette-Thompson's allowance rate?

75.8% of resolved applications examined by Tiffany Legette-Thompson were allowed (405 resolved cases), compared with 60.0% across Art Unit 1723 over the last five years.

Does an interview help with examiner Tiffany Legette-Thompson?

This examiner's interview lift is +27.7 percentage points: the difference in allowance rate between resolved applications that had an examiner interview and those that did not.

How long does examiner Tiffany Legette-Thompson take to allow a patent?

Applications allowed by Tiffany Legette-Thompson took 1,206 days on average from filing to allowance.

Which art unit does examiner Tiffany Legette-Thompson work in?

Tiffany Legette-Thompson examines applications in Art Unit 1723 in Tech Center 3700 (Medical Devices & Mechanical Engineering).

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